High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences (Closed 2012)
- High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences served 152 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 152 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 58% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | 69% | 6% |
| White | 10% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate (10-11) | 11-19% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Victor Valley Union High School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences is Victor Valley High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mojave River Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Irwin Academy Of Performing Arts (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Victorville Irwin Academy Of Performing Arts Grades: K-6 | 729 students
0.2 miles
14907 S. Mojave Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760)245-7961 0.2 K-6 729 - Victorville Del Rey Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 684 students
0.4 miles
15332 Del Rey Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760)245-7941 0.4 K-6 684 - Victorville Victor Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1868 students
0.7 miles
16500 Mojave Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760)955-3300 0.7 9-12 1868 - Victorville Mojave River Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1392 students
0.9 miles
16519 Victor St. Ste. 404
Victorville, CA 92395
(760)245-3222 0.9 K-12 1392 - Victorville Puesta Del Sol Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 687 students
1.0 miles
15887 Acad St.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760)243-2028 1.0 K-6 687
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