Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-12, High Desert Premier Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Desert Premier Academy's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Desert Premier Academy 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 Premier Academy is 0.58, 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
#8980 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
58%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert Premier Academy's ranking?
High Desert Premier Academy is ranked #8980 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Desert Premier Academy?
The graduation rate of High Desert Premier Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Desert Premier Academy?
271 students attend High Desert Premier Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of High Desert Premier Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Desert Premier Academy?
High Desert Premier Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does High Desert Premier Academy offer ?
High Desert Premier Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is High Desert Premier Academy part of?
High Desert Premier Academy is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 2/11/2020
This data is reflective of only half of the school. This represents the Independent Study program. There is an opportunity program for credit recovery with an additional 141 students. We are currently 84% Free and Reduced Lunch and have 16 teachers.
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