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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
High Desert ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Desert is 0.55, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend High Desert?
287 students attend High Desert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of High Desert students are Hispanic, 43% 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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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