High Desert Academy (Closed 2013)
High Desert Academy served 10 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%

Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
27%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
27%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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 22:1.
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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