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Hesperia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 23,188 students in Hesperia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hesperia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
25 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
23,188 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
995 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hesperia Unified School District, which is ranked #1585 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1536 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2002–2011. View full 24-year historical data
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
13%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,860 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$451 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$391 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,451
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,860
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hesperia Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Krystal School Of Science Math & Technology
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17160 Krystal Dr.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3611
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3611
Gr: K-6 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Trails Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13884 Mesquite St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-3149
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-3149
Gr: K-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hills High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7625 Cataba Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-2283
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 2,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Topaz Preparatory Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Beech St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4622
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4622
Gr: K-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Sultana High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17311 Sultana Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-6777
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-6777
Gr: 9-12 | 2,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Cypress School Of The Arts
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10365 Cypress Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2596
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2596
Gr: K-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9321 Glendale Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-3188
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-3188
Gr: K-6 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10616 Maple St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3096
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3096
Gr: K-6 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Hesperia High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9898 Maple Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9898
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9898
Gr: 9-12 | 2,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13565 Cedar St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6093
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6093
Gr: 7-8 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Hesperia Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16527 1/2 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Mesa Grande Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9172 3rd Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3709
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3709
Gr: K-6 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6161
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6161
Gr: K-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Ranchero Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17607 Ranchero Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Gr: 7-8 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Hollyvale Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11645 Hollyvale Ave.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 947-3484
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 947-3484
Gr: K-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Hesperia Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10275 Cypress Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Gr: 7-8 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Mission Crest Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13065 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-8265
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-8265
Gr: K-6 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8850 Cottonwood Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-1390
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-1390
Gr: K-6 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Eucalyptus Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11224 10th Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-0815
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-0815
Gr: K-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Shadow Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15776 Main St., Ste. 5
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Gr: K-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Joshua Circle Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10140 8th Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6133
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6133
Gr: K-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7473 Kingston Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-8869
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-8869
Gr: K-6 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Lime Street Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16852 Lime St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-0512
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-0512
Gr: K-6 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Canyon Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Muscatel Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6530
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6530
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Mojave High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16633 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3999
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3999
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District manages 25 public schools serving 23,188 students.
What is the rank of Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District is ranked #1585 out of 1,903 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperia Unified School District?
78% of Hesperia Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hesperia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,860 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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