Students are referred to the Desiderata Program by their home school campuses.[7] The program caters to students with behavioral and emotional disabilities, including those with anxiety, depression, and phobias who learn better in smaller environments.[4]
Enrollment figures are not available, but a 2015 article by Arizona Republic noted the program had about 140 students at the time.[4]
Campus
The program began operations at its new 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) facility, located near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road, in 2006.[7] An architecture studio was selected in 2004 to design the new space.[8] Prior to 2006, the program operated out of a historic building that was built in the 1920s.[8]
^Goth, Brenna; Leavitt, Parker; Costantino, Nicole (September 1, 2015). "Phoenix and East Valley reel from storm damage". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved November 28, 2017. At least three public schools in the Phoenix Union High School District canceled classes Tuesday because the buildings were without power: Metro Tech at 19th Avenue and Thomas Road; Bostrom High School at 27th Avenue and Osborn Road; and Desiderata High School at 34th Drive and Thomas Road.