Serving 307 students in grades 5-8, High Desert 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Desert's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Acton, CA, covering approximately 211.8 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with the furthest edge located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Desert's student population of 307 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
307 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Desert 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 is 0.53, 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
#7777 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert's ranking?
High Desert is ranked #7777 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are High Desert often compared to?
High Desertis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering, Vasquez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend High Desert?
307 students attend High Desert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of High Desert students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Desert?
High Desert has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does High Desert offer ?
High Desert offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is High Desert part of?
High Desert is part of Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District.
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