Serving 497 students in grades 7-12, Desert Junior-senior 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Junior-Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Edwards, CA, encompassing approximately 552.4 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.7 miles to the edge and a maximum of 30 miles to the furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Desert Junior-senior High School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
All Hail, Desert Hail!
School Rankings
Desert Junior-senior 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 Desert Junior-senior High School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5397 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and White
Source: 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 #5397 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Desert Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Desert Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosamond High Early College Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Desert Junior-senior High School?
497 students attend Desert Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Desert Junior-senior High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
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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