Desert Junior-senior High School

1595 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 475 students in grades 7-12, Desert Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Desert Junior-senior High School's student population of 475 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Junior-senior High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#1736 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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25%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Junior-senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
27%
56%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
43%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Desert Junior-senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Desert Junior-senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Desert Junior-senior High School is ranked #1736 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Junior-senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Desert Junior-senior High School?
475 students attend Desert Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Desert Junior-senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Junior-senior High School?
Desert Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Junior-senior High School offer ?
Desert Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Desert Junior-senior High School part of?
Desert Junior-senior High School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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