Serving 30 students in grades 7-12, Hesperia Community Day 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hesperia Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Hesperia Community Day's student population of 30 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hesperia Community Day 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 Hesperia Community Day is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
63%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)87%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hesperia Community Day's ranking?
Hesperia Community Day is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hesperia Community Day often compared to?
Hesperia Community Dayis often viewed alongside schools like University Preparatory, Oak Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hesperia Community Day?
The graduation rate of Hesperia Community Day is 87%, which is lower than the California state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hesperia Community Day?
30 students attend Hesperia Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hesperia Community Day students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hesperia Community Day?
Hesperia Community Day has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Hesperia Community Day offer ?
Hesperia Community Day offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hesperia Community Day part of?
Hesperia Community Day is part of Hesperia Unified School District.
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