Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Canyon Ridge High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canyon Ridge High School's student population of 218 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
The best little high school in the High Desert!
School Rankings
Canyon Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Ridge High School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Ridge High School's ranking?
Canyon Ridge High School is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canyon Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Canyon Ridge High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Canyon Ridge High School?
218 students attend Canyon Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Canyon Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canyon Ridge High School?
Canyon Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Canyon Ridge High School offer ?
Canyon Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canyon Ridge High School part of?
Canyon Ridge High School is part of Hesperia Unified School District.
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