Desert Star Academy

5635 Hwy 95
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Star Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Desert Star Academy's student population of 492 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
492 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Star Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Star Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#744 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
32%
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42%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
74%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Desert Star Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
11%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Star Academy's ranking?
Desert Star Academy is ranked #744 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Star Academy often compared to?
Desert Star Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Young Scholars Academy, Fort Mohave Elementary School, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Star Academy?
492 students attend Desert Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Desert Star Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Desert Star Academy offer ?
Desert Star Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Star Academy part of?
Desert Star Academy is part of Desert Star Academy (92302) School District.

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Last Day of School - Early Release
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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