DESOTO H S
Reported Enrollment
2,216
students
District
DESOTO ISD
County Context Score
20/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
600 EAGLE DR, DESOTO, TX, 75115
School District
DESOTO ISD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 481686001459
- District ID
- 4816860
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,216 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
DESOTO H S is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Dallas County has 737 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What DESOTO H S tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: DESOTO ISD, Dallas County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for DESOTO H S. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with DESOTO ISD.
2,216 students
DESOTO H S reports 2,216 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 126 other high schools in Dallas County with enrollment data, 103 report fewer students and 23 report more. The peer median is 593 students.
127 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 594 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
DESOTO ISD lists 5 primary, 3 middle, 2 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
5
Middle
3
High
2
Other
0
Nearby context inside DESOTO ISD
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School Profile FAQ
Is DESOTO H S a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with DESOTO ISD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for DESOTO H S?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the DESOTO H S data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare DESOTO H S with nearby schools?
DESOTO H S should be compared with 127 high schools in Dallas County, plus other schools in DESOTO ISD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for DESOTO H S?
Before using DESOTO H S in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with DESOTO ISD.
Part of DESOTO ISD
DESOTO H S is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 6,322 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
6,322
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- RUBY YOUNG PERSONALIZED STEAM ACADEMY3–8 · MiddleListed only
- THE MEADOWS EL3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- DESOTO WEST MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- COCKRELL HILL ELPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
- FRANK D MOATES EL3–5 · PrimaryListed only
- WOODRIDGE ELPK–2 · PrimaryListed only
- CURTISTENE S MCCOWAN MIDDLE6–8 · MiddleListed only
- DESOTO ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER (DAEP)6–12 · HighListed only
- KATHERINE JOHNSON TECHNOLOGY MAGNET ACADEMYKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
Dallas County Schools
County Context Score
20/100
County-level composite across 737 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.