Desert Juniorsenior High School serves 429 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Juniorsenior High School?
429 students attend Desert Juniorsenior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Desert Juniorsenior High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Juniorsenior High School?
Desert Juniorsenior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Juniorsenior High School offer ?
Desert Juniorsenior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Desert Juniorsenior High School part of?
Desert Juniorsenior High School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.
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