Serving 8 students in grades 7-12, Desert View Online School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert View Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Desert View Online School's student population of 8 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2000
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
Campus Size
30
School Motto
‘Knowledge is Power’
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert View Online School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert View Online School?
The graduation rate of Desert View Online School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 80%.
How many students attend Desert View Online School?
8 students attend Desert View Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Desert View Online School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Desert View Online School offer ?
Desert View Online School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Desert View Online School part of?
Desert View Online School is part of Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert View Online School located?
Desert View Online School is located in the Meyer Farms neighborhood of Yuma, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Meyer Farms.
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