Serving 742 students in grades 9-12, Desert Sands Charter 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 13% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing 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
Top Rankings
Desert Sands Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Desert Sands Charter's student population of 742 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Sands Charter 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 Desert Sands Charter is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7612 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
49%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
13%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
key club
key club
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
Independent Study / Personalized Learning
- Grades 9-12
- Age 16-19
- Free Tutoring
- Flexible Weekly Appointments
- One-on-One Teacher Mentoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sands Charter's ranking?
Desert Sands Charter is ranked #7612 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Sands Charter?
The graduation rate of Desert Sands Charter is 13%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Desert Sands Charter?
742 students attend Desert Sands Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Desert Sands Charter 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?
Desert Sands Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Desert Sands Charter offer ?
Desert Sands Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Sands Charter part of?
Desert Sands Charter is part of Desert Sands Charter School District.
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