Desert Edge High School
| Desert Edge High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
15778 West Yuma Road , Arizona 85338 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°26′16″N 112°23′55″W / 33.4379°N 112.3985°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 2002 |
| School district | Agua Fria Union High School District |
| CEEB code | 030194 |
| NCES School ID | 040045002273 |
| Principal | Gretchen Hann |
| Staff | 88.40 (on FTE basis) |
| Enrollment | 2,051 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23.20 |
| Color(s) | Copper, White, and Black |
| Athletics conference | AIA |
| Mascot | Scorpion |
| Team name | Scorpions |
| USNWR ranking | 6,197 |
| Website | www |
Desert Edge High School is a public high school in Goodyear, Arizona, United States. Operated by the Agua Fria Union High School District, it is the third school in the district.
Construction on Desert Edge began in 2002. Designed by architect EMC2 Group, the school was constructed in two phases; the first was completed in 2002 by contractor Sun Eagle Construction, while the second was completed in 2005 by contractor Adolfson and Peterson Construction, who concurrently worked on Verrado High School. The campus was designed as a green building with design elements to reduce energy and water usage.
Desert Edge opened in 2002 to a class of 138 freshmen. As of 2022, the school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses. The school's demographics largely consist of Caucasian and Hispanic and Latino American students. Desert Edge is ranked 6,197th nationally by U.S. News and World Report and 112nd in Arizona.