Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert

12850 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
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Bottom 50%
Serving 224 students in grades 7-12, Summit Leadership Academy-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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert's student population of 224 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
224 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Summit Leadership Academy-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 Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9550 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
33%
≤5%
47%
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
65%
55%
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Black
15%
5%
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White
10%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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80-89%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert's ranking?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is ranked #9550 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 ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
The graduation rate of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
224 students attend Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert offer ?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert part of?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is part of Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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