Desert Sands Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 742 students in Desert Sands Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Desert Sands Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Desert Sands Charter School District, which is ranked #1591 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 13% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
362 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
55%
# Black Students
116 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
100 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
13%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
322
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,345 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,898 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Desert Sands Charter School District?
Desert Sands Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 742 students.
What is the rank of Desert Sands Charter School District?
Desert Sands Charter School District is ranked #1591 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Sands Charter School District?
49% of Desert Sands Charter School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desert Sands Charter School District?
Desert Sands Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Desert Sands Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,898 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 13% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
