Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. serves 64 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.'s student population of 64 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
72%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.?
64 students attend Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.?
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. offer ?
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. part of?
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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