10 for 10...DV is the place to be. Always classy. The teachers are great and push students to do and be more!
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Posted by a student on 06/26/09
I have had 2 children attend DV - 8 years of involvement. My experience has been the same as most. The administration provides an excellent environment for those students who are self-disciplined, motivated and athletic and academic achievers, which I am fortunate enough to have 1 of. However, not
... Read more much time or energy available for those who are just 'average', and for those who are 'special needs', again, unless they are interested in being a basketball team manager (1space). Not much emphasis on their experience. If your student is a 'super-star' this may be a school that has something to offer you. We, the long-time residents and parents refer to it as the 'haves and have nots' school. I don't believe a publicly funded school should be so exclusive. The administration shares these same behaviors with the parents of each student class, as well. Keep looking... Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/09
Great school with high standards. My child was more than prepared to enter a university after attending 4 years there.
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
They have really done a fabulous job dealing with my special needs teen so far in the 1.5 yrs he's been @ DV. While nothing is perfect, this school stands head and shoulders above the charter school our son attended in 2nd grade and the private schools he attended in grades 1 and 3-4.
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Posted by a parent on 12/13/07
While this school has a great deal to offer regarding extra curricular activities, some of the teachers leave a great deal to be desired. While many spell out their expectations of what students need to do to earn an 'A', others are quite capricious and fickle. They don't like to be challenged when
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Posted by a parent on 10/19/07
This is my seventh year that one of my kids is at DV. DV has an excellent math department and excels at a variety of fine arts and athletics. Principal Battle is really involved with the students and supportive of teachers and coaches.
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Posted by a parent on 08/07/07
My daughter and son graduated from this school. They now both go to top universities and were able to keep up well, with the demanding curriculum. It's a wonder how this school is a public school in Arizona. We usually have to pay extreme amounts of money for such a high quality education.
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Posted by a parent on 08/05/07
My daughter graduated from dv may 2006 and is now attending asu. She had a blast in her 4 years and academically excelled. Aims scholorship winner, 4 year performer with 'gut'(goot) at dv dance and cheered for coach rad in varsity cheer. This high school and its great people have so much to offer a young
... Read more person with the drive to learn. It's all there in one campus. New principal anna battle is very involved with her 2900+ kids and is already highly respected. In my opinion one of the top public high schools in the state....Maybe #1. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/07
First off, I have to say that I am a student, not a parent, and that Desert Vista is truly an outstanding school. I no longer go here because I moved to another state because my fathers job relocated him. So anyway, I would like to say that the teachers at Desert Vista are amazing and every teacher I
... Read more have had really puts effort into teaching. The extracurricular activities at Desert Vista are very well recognized. DV is number one in the state for their Speech Theatre and Debate team. Desert Vista is located in a very nice part of the town and is very very safe. You want your child to be able to go to school and not worry about violence and things like that, well this is that type of school. Overall this is an amazing school and I would recommend anyone to attend school at Desert Vista. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/31/07
DV is arguably the best high school in the state of Arizona. Outstanding academics, fine arts, and athletics. This is evidenced in numerous state championships, both athletic and academic. A math department that is second to none. Parents that care without trying to rule the school. With close to
... Read more 3,000 students, there is literally something for everyone. I have had one child that graduated with the class of 2003. His teachers and counselors were always available to us. My other child is a member of the class of 2007 and would not trade this high school for any other. Keep up the great work administration and staff. Read less
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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Phoenix schools — Desert Vista High School is located at 16440 S 32nd St, Phoenix AZ 85048. 16440 S 32nd St is in the Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood and 85048 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Desert Vista High School is the Tempe Union High School District 213. Desert Vista High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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