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DeSoto High School

600 Eagle Dr, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972) 230-0726

C
78 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (B 80).
1,936students
18.4students per teacher
91.2%attendance
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BCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

DeSoto High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 76

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 82

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 70

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of DeSoto High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the DeSoto ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level75%
Meets grade level44%
DeSoto ISD high schools: 44%
Masters grade level10%
90.3%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
87%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,936students in 2024–25Down 5% from 2,045 the year before
18.4students per teacher105 full-time teachers
16.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,502average teacher base pay
62.8%from low-income familiesDeSoto ISD high schools: 62.8%
9.5%English learners
6.2%in gifted & talented
31.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 71.1%Hispanic 23.5%Two or More Races 2.8%White 1.7%Asian 0.4%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with DeSoto ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of DeSoto High School.

OpenDeSoto Aquatics & Recreation CenterOpened Apr 2026 · 0.3 mi away ApprovedHampton Road corridor redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BILTexas Lancaster-DeSoto High SchoolInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) · 86 · 2.4 mi PDeSoto Private SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.2 mi PCross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.6 mi
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Questions about DeSoto High School

What is DeSoto High School’s TEA rating?

DeSoto High School earned a C (78 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (80) in 2025.

What grades does DeSoto High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of DeSoto ISD, at 600 Eagle Dr in Desoto.

How many students go to DeSoto High School?

1,936 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 2,045 the year before. There are about 18 students for every teacher.

Which homes are zoned to DeSoto High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use DeSoto ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.