Hesperia Unified School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 30 public schools in Hesperia Unified School District, serving 23,692 students. Hesperia Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
- Public schools in Hesperia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Hesperia Unified School District are Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Krystal School Of Science Math & Technology and Hesperia Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Hesperia Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.hesperiausd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (760) 244-4411 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 30 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 23,692 Students | 6,196,093 Students |
| # of Teachers | 993 Teachers | 264,750 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Hesperia Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 85 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 254 Students | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 15,532 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 66% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 1,307 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | 6% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 3,608 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 15% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 59 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 2,847 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 12% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,903 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,599 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,648 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,636 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,736 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,764 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,860 | 484,739 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,945 | 474,585 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,887 | 472,087 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,910 | 493,582 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,948 | 481,886 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,908 | 473,644 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,948 | 485,844 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $6,907 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,657. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $7,300 is less than the state average of $10,724. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $162 MM | $18 MM |
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| Spending | $171 MM | $18 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $6,907 | $10,657 |
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| Spending / Student | $7,300 | $10,724 |
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Hesperia Unified School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math/Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 74%
Rank: Top 10%7280 Oxford Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Grades: K-8 | 433 students
- Krystal School Of Science Math & Technology Math: 68% | Reading: 71%
Rank: Top 20%17160 Krystal Dr.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4411
Grades: K-6 | 851 students
- Hesperia Community Day Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 50%16527 1/2 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Grades: 7-12 | 13 students
- Mesquite Trails Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
Rank: Top 50%13884 Mesquite
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-3149
Grades: K-6 | 931 students
- Oak Hills High School Math: 33% | Reading: 38%
Rank: Bottom 50%7625 Cataba Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-2283
Grades: 9-12 | 2,439 students
- Topaz Preparatory Academy Math: 30% | Reading: 41%
Rank: Bottom 50%14110 Beech St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4622
Grades: K-6 | 679 students
- Sultana High School Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Bottom 50%17311 Sultana Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-6777
Grades: 9-12 | 1,901 student
- Carmel Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Bottom 50%9321 Glendale Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-3188
Grades: K-6 | 771 students
- Hesperia High School Math: 17% | Reading: 46%
Rank: Bottom 50%9898 Maple Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9898
Grades: 9-12 | 1,923 student
- Cypress School Of The Arts Math: 26% | Reading: 34%
Rank: Bottom 50%10365 Cypress
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2596
Grades: K-6 | 847 students
- Pathways To College Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%9144 Third Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Grades: K-8 | 366 students
- Juniper Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 36%
Rank: Bottom 50%9400 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6161
Grades: K-6 | 683 students
- Mesa Grande Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank: Bottom 50%9172 Third St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3709
Grades: K-6 | 616 students
- Mirus Secondary Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%14135 Main St. Ste. 201
San Diego, CA 92121
(760) 947-7100
Grades: 7-12 | 212 students
- Mission Crest Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 29%
Rank: Bottom 50%13065 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4411
Grades: K-6 | 1,007 student
- Encore Jr./sr. High School For The Performing And Visual Arts Charter School
Math: 10% | Reading: 40%
Rank: Bottom 50%16955 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Grades: 7-12 | 1,022 student
- Cedar Middle School Math: 17% | Reading: 33%
Rank: Bottom 50%13565 Cedar St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6093
Grades: 7-8 | 1,221 student
- Maple Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank: Bottom 50%10616 Maple St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3096
Grades: K-6 | 809 students
- Cottonwood Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank: Bottom 50%8850 Cottonwood
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-1390
Grades: K-6 | 891 students
- Eucalyptus Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 25%
Rank: Bottom 50%11224 Tenth Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-0815
Grades: K-6 | 652 students
- Ranchero Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 33%
Rank: Bottom 50%17607 Ranchero Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Grades: 7-8 | 1,069 student
- Shadow Ridge Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%15776 Main St., Ste. 5
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Grades: K-12 | 146 students
- Kingston Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 22%
Rank: Bottom 50%7473 Kingston Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-8869
Grades: K-6 | 685 students
- Hollyvale Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 21%
Rank: Bottom 50%11645 Hollyvale Ave.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 947-3484
Grades: K-6 | 382 students
- Joshua Circle Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 23%
Rank: Bottom 50%10140 Eighth Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6133
Grades: K-6 | 697 students
- Hesperia Junior High School Math: 8% | Reading: 19%
Rank: Bottom 50%10275 Cypress
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Grades: 7-8 | 1,075 student
- Lime Street Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 18%
Rank: Bottom 50%16852 Lime St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-0512
Grades: K-6 | 873 students
- Mojave High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%16633 Lemon
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3999
Grades: 9-12 | 300 students
- Canyon Ridge High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%12850 Muscatel Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6530
Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
- Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: PS%12850 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Grades: 7-12 | n/a student
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