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Vasquez High School vs. High Desert

Should you attend Vasquez High School or High Desert? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Vasquez High School
33630 Red Rover Mine Rd.
Acton, CA 93510
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
High Desert
3620 Antelope Woods Rd.
Acton, CA 93510
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Vasquez High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Vasquez High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower 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).
Serving 287 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
5-8
Total Students
375 students
287 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vasquez High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High Desert over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vasquez High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High Desert.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vasquez High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High Desert over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vasquez High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High Desert with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4035 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#7777 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vasquez High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High Desert, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vasquez High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Desert who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vasquez High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Desert who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vasquez High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vasquez High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of High Desert by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
63
Grade 6 Students
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75
Grade 7 Students
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70
Grade 8 Students
-
79
Grade 9 Students
104
-
Grade 10 Students
83
-
Grade 11 Students
84
-
Grade 12 Students
104
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vasquez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High Desert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vasquez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High Desert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
55%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vasquez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High Desert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vasquez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High Desert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vasquez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High Desert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vasquez High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High Desert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vasquez High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of High Desert, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vasquez High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High Desert, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vasquez High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High Desert, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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