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Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 345 students in Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,334 Schools
# Students
345 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked #1137 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1108 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
81%
56%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,406 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 74% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,754 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,406
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,754
$18,512
Best Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14350 Bellflower Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #1137 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District?
81% of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,754 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
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