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Comprehensive Learning, Endless Possibilities
Desert Vista inspires a community of learning by demonstrating excellence in academic, arts, and extracurricular activities.
Desert Vista offers a wide range of academic options for all grade levels, providing students with a rich & diverse educational experience.
Desert Vista offers over 75 clubs & activities for students to get involved in, fostering a positive school experience.
Desert Vista has one of the strongest athletic programs in the state, with over 50 state titles & 3 national championship titles in just 25 years.
Check Out Desert Vista Career & Technical Education Programs
Dual Enrollment allows Desert Vista students the ability to earn college credit & high school credit simultaneously.
Desert Vista Gifted Program provides directions for students & parents with a whole campus/ whole student approach.
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Learn more about the AZ Department of Education A – F Letter Grades Evaluation.
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Welcome to Desert Vista High School
Main Office: 480-706-7900
Fax: 480-706-7976
Attendance: 480-706-7906
Enrollment: 480-706-7911
Bookstore Hours & Information
Bell Schedules and Hours
FRONT OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Public Notices & Governing Board Meetings
Public Meeting Notices | Governing Board meetings will be held in the Governing Board Room of the Benedict Education Center: 500 W. Guadalupe Rd. Tempe, AZ 85283.
Meetings are open to the public. Seating capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Governing Board meetings will also be live-streamed on the District YouTube channel.
- Next Regular Governing Board Meeting: January 15, 2025 | 6 PM
- Request to Speak - PDF
- Agendas & Minutes
- Social Posting
Silent Witness by School
If you have information about a safety issue and want to remain anonymous, please contact the TUHSD Silent Witness Hotline:
- Tempe High: 480-736-4085
- McClintock: 480-752-8688
- Marcos de Niza: 480-730-7675
- Corona del Sol: 480-752-8898
- Mountain Pointe: 480-388-8950
- Desert Vista: 480-706-7950
- Professional Learning Center (formerly Compadre Academy): 480-345-3791
District Announcements
Upcoming Calendar Dates:
- Jan. 20 | Martin Luther King Day - Holiday
- Feb. 5 | 1/2 Day for Students - District Inservice Day
- Feb. 17 | President's Day - Holiday
District Quick Links
- Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
- Business Services | Important Budget & Finance Reports
- 2023 Spending Report - Classroom Dollars Report
- Federal Grants (ESSER III)
- Average Teacher Salaries - A.R.S. §15-903.E, amended by Laws 2018, Ch. 285, §10
- Title 1 | Parent & Community Engagement
- ParentVUE & Canvas
- Parents Rights/ Federal Law
- Homeless Assistance and/or Economic Hardship Services
- Student Calendars
- Request Public Records
- Request Student Records & Transcripts
- TUHSD Policy Manual
- Notice of Non-Discrimination
- Aviso de No Discriminación