Desert Oasis High School

Desert Oasis High School is a public high school located in Enterprise, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United States. Opened in August 2008, the school is a part of the Clark County School District and was the first new public school to be opened in Clark County since Legacy High School was opened in 2006. The school also transferred approximately 1,000 students from Sierra Vista High School and others from Liberty High School.

Desert Oasis High School
Location
6600 W. Erie Avenue Las Vegas, NV, 89141
Coordinates	35.99227°N 115.23751°W / 35.99227; -115.23751
Information
School type	Public high school
Motto	"Strike at Every Opportunity."
Established	2008
School district	Clark County School District
Principal	Ian Salzman
Faculty	111.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	3,183 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	28.68[1]
Colour(s)	Crimson, silver, black, and white
Team name	Diamondbacks
Rival	Sierra Vista High School
Website	https://www.desertoasishighschool.org/

Curriculum

Among the normal curricula available at most Las Vegas area high schools, Desert Oasis offers several alternative programs including those in the areas of Business and Career and Technical Education. Some of the classes offered in these programs include: Engineering, Forensic Science, Building & Construction, Principles of Business, Sports Medicine, Video Game Design, Videography, Graphic Design, Multimedia Communications and Marketing.

Sports Programs

• Fall sports: Boys & Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls Golf, Boys & Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Tennis, and Girls Volleyball.
• Winter sports: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Bowling, Girls Flag Football, and Wrestling.
• Spring sports: Baseball, Boys Golf, Softball, Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving, Boys & Girls Track & Field, and Boys Volleyball.
• Year-Round Sports: Cheer

State Championship Titles

• 2015-2016 | Boys Bowling
• 2018-2019 | Baseball^[2]
• 2020-2021 | Boys Volleyball
• 2021-2022 | Girls Cross Country
• 2021-2022 | Boys Volleyball
• 2022-2023 | Girls Cross Country
• 2022-2023 | Flag Football
• Disc Golf (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)^[3]

Notable alumni

• Anetra - drag performer
• Cameron Jefferson (2010) - professional football player
• Bryson Stott (2016) - professional baseball player^[4]

Feeder schools

• Charles and Phyllis Frias Elementary School (2008)
• Aldeane Comnito Ries Elementary School
• Evelyn Stuckey Elementary School (2010)
• Dennis Ortwein Elementary School (2018)
• Beverly S. Mathis Elementary School (2017)
• Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School (2017)
• Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary School (2008)
• William V. Wright Elementary School (2006)
• Mark L. Fine Elementary School (2009)
• Lois and Jerry Tarkanian Middle School (2006)
• Lawrence and Heidi Cannarelli Middle School (2003)
• Barry and June Gunderson Middle School (2021)

Principals

The following have served as principals of the School:

• Emil Wozniak (2008-2014)
• A. J. Adams (2014-2017)
• Kelly O'Rourke (2017-2019)
• Jennifer Boedekker (2019-2022)
• Ian Salzman (2022–Present)