For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,816 students in Desoto, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Desoto, TX are Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School, Desoto High School and Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy. 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Desoto, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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 | 2,670 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 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Desoto, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Desoto, TX include Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School, Desoto High School and Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Desoto?
4 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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