Desert Sands Charter
Desert Sands Charter serves 1,234 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Desert Sands Charter's student population of 1,234 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sands Charter is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)4%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
55%
54%
Black
18%
5%
White
20%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)17%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
key club
key club
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
Independent Study / Personalized Learning
- Grades 9-12
- Age 16-19
- Free Tutoring
- Flexible Weekly Appointments
- One-on-One Teacher Mentoring
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