Desert Winds Continuation High School
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 14% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Winds Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Winds Continuation High School is 14%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Desert Winds Continuation High School?
690 students attend Desert Winds Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Desert Winds Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Winds Continuation High School?
Desert Winds Continuation High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Desert Winds Continuation High School offer ?
Desert Winds Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Winds Continuation High School part of?
Desert Winds Continuation High School is part of Antelope Valley Union High School District.
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