- Desert Mountain School reported a higher students per counselor than Sunset Ridge School (453:1 vs. 368:1).
- Sunset Ridge School reported a higher gifted & talented than Desert Mountain School (101 vs. 45).
- Sunset Ridge School reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Mountain School (157 vs. 145).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sunset Ridge School reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Mountain School (157 vs. 145).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sunset Ridge School reported a higher gifted & talented than Desert Mountain School (101 vs. 45).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sunset Ridge School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Desert Mountain School (14 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Desert Mountain School reported a higher students per counselor than Sunset Ridge School (453:1 vs. 368:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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 Mountain School
$10,940.17
Sunset Ridge School
$10,940.17
Local revenue share
Desert Mountain School
44.2%
Sunset Ridge School
44.2%
State revenue share
Desert Mountain School
44.4%
Sunset Ridge School
44.4%
Federal revenue share
Desert Mountain School
11.5%
Sunset Ridge School
11.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Desert Mountain School
31.3%
Sunset Ridge School
31.3%
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.