For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,744 students in Desoto, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Desoto, TX are Ki Charter - Desoto, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School and Desoto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Desoto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Desoto, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Desoto, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ki Charter - Desoto
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Old Hickory Trail
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 298-7323
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 298-7323
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Polk St Ste 101
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 786-2850
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 786-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Desoto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Eagle Dr
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-0726
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-0726
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-12 | 2,468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
Alternative School
204 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Desoto, Texas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Gr: PK | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
620 S Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1818
Gr: 9 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Faith Family Academy Of Oak Cliff (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 375-7682
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 375-7682
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8249
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8249
Gr: PK
525 Ray Ave
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-6709
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-6709
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
707 N Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1121 E Pleasant Run Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 316-3663
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 316-3663
Gr: K-4 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 936-3998
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 936-3998
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Wings (Where I Now Gain Success) Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
200a E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8219
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8219
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Desoto, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Desoto, TX include Ki Charter - Desoto, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School and Desoto High School.
How many public high schools are located in Desoto?
5 public high schools are located in Desoto.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto?
Desoto public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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