High Desert Academy (Closed 2013)

High Desert Academy serves 10 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1

Showing 2003–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
20%
56%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

White
60%
20%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
40%
0.57

Showing 2004–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
27%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
27%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend High Desert Academy?
10 students attend High Desert Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of High Desert Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Desert Academy?
High Desert Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Desert Academy offer ?
High Desert Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Desert Academy part of?
High Desert Academy is part of Eastern Sierra Unified School District.

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