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School Comparison

Desert Ridge High
vs.
Skyline High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Desert Ridge High
Skyline High School
  • Desert Ridge High reported a higher dual enrollment than Skyline High School (796 vs. 276).
  • Skyline High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Ridge High (1,238 vs. 821).
  • Desert Ridge High reported a higher ap enrollment than Skyline High School (400 vs. 116).
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Skyline High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Ridge High (1,238 vs. 821).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Desert Ridge High reported a higher graduating cohort than Skyline High School (596 vs. 562).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Desert Ridge High reported a higher dual enrollment than Skyline High School (796 vs. 276).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Skyline High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Desert Ridge High (104 vs. 18).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Desert Ridge High reported a higher students per counselor than Skyline High School (490:1 vs. 387:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

31 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Desert Ridge High
$10,927.62
Skyline High School
$12,121.39
Local revenue share
Desert Ridge High
40.4%
Skyline High School
31.8%
State revenue share
Desert Ridge High
50.7%
Skyline High School
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Desert Ridge High
8.9%
Skyline High School
22.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Desert Ridge High
29.8%
Skyline High School
39.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.