Best Public High Schools in Desoto, TX (2025-26)

Best Desoto Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 17% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and 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 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 Public High Schools in Desoto, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ki Charter - Desoto

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Top 50%

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2000 Old Hickory Trail
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%)
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Bottom 50%

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901 N Polk St Ste 101
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%)
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600 Eagle Dr
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

(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
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300 W Kiest Blvd
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

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204 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-2242

Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

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School

Location

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Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood (Closed 2023)

224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757

Gr: PK | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Amber Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2016)

224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-8757

Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Belt Line Elementary School (Closed 2004)

200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-3800

Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

D H S Freshman Campus Elementary School (Closed 2016)

620 S Westmoreland
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

Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Little Eagles Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)

200 E Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8249

Gr: PK

Northside Elementary School (Closed 2020)

525 Ray Ave
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-6709

Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Ruby Young Elementary School (Closed 2023)

707 N Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6505

Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Vista Academy Of Desoto (Closed 2015)

1121 E Pleasant Run Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 316-3663

Gr: K-4 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Waxahachie Faith Family Academy (Closed 2023)

701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 936-3998

Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Waxahachie Family Faith Academy (Closed 2018)

701 Ovilla Rd
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

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).