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#7055 of 9,539 schools in CA
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts
High School · Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts Dist · Hesperia, CA
A charter high school in Hesperia, CA where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16955 Lemon St., Hesperia, CA 92345
- Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,970/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hesperia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,949
Median home value
$359,700
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 0.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Mojave HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Inspire AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts Dist
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is listed in Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is a public high school in Hesperia, CA, part of Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts Dist, serving approximately 561 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,055 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts
What grades does Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts serve?
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts?
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts rank in CA?
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts ranks #7,055 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts a charter school?
Yes, Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts a Title I school?
No, Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts?
55.4% of students at Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (760) 956-2632
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92345)
- 87,906
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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