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Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism

Phoenix, Arizona · Grades 6 to 8 · Cartwright Elementary District (4282)

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About Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 510 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Phoenix. With about 27.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.5 students per teacher. Cartwright Elementary District (4282) runs 20 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Maricopa County. Families comparing options will find 149 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	6308 W Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone	(623) 691-4900
School district	Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	510
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.5
Students per teacher	18.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040168000092). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism reported 510 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism?

About 18.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 510 students and 27.5 teachers in federal data.

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

Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism in?

Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is part of Cartwright Elementary District (4282). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/cartwright-elementary-district-4282/

Where is Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism located?

Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is at 6308 W Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033. The phone number is (623) 691-4900.

How many other schools are near Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism?

There are 149 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism in our directory.