Desert Oasis High School
- Public
- LAS VEGAS, NV
Public School
Desert Oasis High School
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- LAS VEGAS, NV
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 418 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
50%
Percent Proficient - Math
23%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1110
89 responses
Average ACT
24
369 responses
AP Enrollment
24%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$81,461
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,434
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$315,300
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
62%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 42 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 42 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
3,239
Free or Reduced Lunch
40%
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 50 responses64%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 50 responses76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 50 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$64,931
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.7%
49%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 63 responses56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 63 responses62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 63 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,528 / year
National
$12,23976%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 59 responses32%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 59 responses56%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 59 responsesSimilar Schools
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Desert Oasis High School Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 418 reviews
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Overall I enjoyed my school experience, I found the teachers and staff helpful when it came to helping me learn and eventually graduate. However I wish outside learning tools such as tutoring were more heavily advertised as they could be hard to find for some students. As for after school clubs I did enjoy the diversity in possibilities as students could join more academic focussed clubs such as HOSA and science club or could join clubs more built around community such as the black student union and pride club. The school also helped encourage students interested in the arts with a variety of classes ranging from basic art classes which cover a variety of techniques to more specialized classes such as ceramics. The school also has options available for students interested in preforming arts such as band, orchestra, choir, and a variety of theater classes. Desert oasis also hosts a variety of CTE classes such as business and marketing, wood shop, and my forensic science.
Desert Oasis fosters a welcoming environment for students of different cultures and identities. Compared to other schools I've attended here (believe me, I've attended a lot), this one is definitely Top 3. The staff are endlessly helpful despite being on-the-go 24/7, and the students are helpful, respectful, and eager to learn so long as all of those things are reciprocated. Desert Oasis admires artistic talent and is always holding interactive events for students, staff, and families. My only complaints about this school are the facilities and quality of learning. The water fountains are a tragedy, but they have vending machines if you don't want to ingest whatever mysteries lurk in the water pipes. Many of the bathrooms have been vandalized and many desks, sinks, and other supplies are broken. Now that I say this, that Top 3 ranking probably looks really sad. Thankfully, DO's upsides outweigh its downsides, in my opinion.
Some things I liked about Desert Oasis High School is the diversity and the dedication our Student Council has. The Student Council program is an extremely dedicated group of students that truly love their school, and even the most uninvolved student couldn't help but smile as they gaze around the school, filled with colorful posters, banners, and streamers that announce information on school dances, club activities, and events. As well as that, the diversity among the student body is one to be marveled at. On a similar note, there really is very few instances of bullying, aggression, and poking fun at students. Though, on the other hand, fights are common, teachers have little control of their classes and make minimal effort to do so, and we severely lack resources in funding science equipment, performing arts, and updated textbooks.