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Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism

Cartwright Elementary District (4282)

📍 PHOENIX, AZ🎓 Grades 6–8👥 510 Students🔗 www.csd83.org/Sands

Overview

Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is a public middle school in PHOENIX, AZ. It enrolls about 510 students across grades 6–8, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

Quick Stats

Enrollment

510

Grades Served

6–8

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.5:1

Teachers (FTE)

Sector

Public

Setting

City

Enrollment by Grade

Grade	Students
6	9
7	262
8	239

Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White

2.7%

Hispanic / Latino

85.7%

Black or African American

8.4%

Asian

0.6%

Two or more races

0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native

2.0%

Pacific Islander

0.0%

Gender

Female

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism serve?

Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism serves grades 6–8.

How many students attend Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism?

Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism enrolls approximately 510 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

Is Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism a public or private school?

Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is a public school in PHOENIX, AZ.

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Data source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. School year data: 2024.

Grade

Students

262

239