Desert Star Academy

Desert Star Academy is a charter school located in the small suburban area of Fort Mohave, Arizona. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, Desert Star Academy has an enrollment of 503 students. While the student-teacher ratio is not reported, the school offers a range of programs aimed at supporting its diverse student body.

Desert Star Academy is part of Mohave County and sits on Highway 95, providing easy access for families in the area. Academically, Desert Star Academy has a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks 1004th out of 2029 schools in Arizona. The school’s academic score is 6.2 out of 10, with 43% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency in ELA/reading and 30% in math.

These scores suggest that while the school is working to improve, there is room for growth in student performance. The neighborhood surrounding Desert Star Academy is a mix of suburban homes with a median home value of $252,800 and a median household income of $66,851. The area has a relatively low poverty rate of 14.5%, and about 10% of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Desert Star Academy is nestled in a community that values education and supports its students' growth and development.

Desert Star Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.