Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-12, High Desert Premier Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Desert Premier Academy's student population of 208 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
21st Century School for 21st Century Learners!
School Rankings
High Desert Premier Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Desert Premier Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owls
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert Premier Academy's ranking?
High Desert Premier Academy is ranked #8974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Desert Premier Academy?
The graduation rate of High Desert Premier Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Desert Premier Academy?
208 students attend High Desert Premier Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of High Desert Premier Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Desert Premier Academy?
High Desert Premier Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Desert Premier Academy offer ?
High Desert Premier Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is High Desert Premier Academy part of?
High Desert Premier Academy is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
This data is reflective of only half of the school. This represents the Independent Study program. There is an opportunity program for credit recovery with an additional 141 students. We are currently 84% Free and Reduced Lunch and have 16 teachers.
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