High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
69%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)11-19%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
96%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences?
The graduation rate of High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences is 11-19%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences?
152 students attend High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences offer ?
High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences part of?
High Desert Academy Of Applied Arts And Sciences is part of Victor Valley Union High School District.
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