Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-12, High Desert Premier Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Desert Premier Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
High Desert Premier Academy's student population of 233 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of High Desert Premier Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Desert Premier Academy?
The graduation rate of High Desert Premier Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend High Desert Premier Academy?
233 students attend High Desert Premier Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of High Desert Premier Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Desert Premier Academy?
High Desert Premier Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Desert Premier Academy offer ?
High Desert Premier Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is High Desert Premier Academy part of?
High Desert Premier Academy is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 2/11/2020
This data is reflective of only half of the school. This represents the Independent Study program. There is an opportunity program for credit recovery with an additional 141 students. We are currently 84% Free and Reduced Lunch and have 16 teachers.
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