Below Average
#7900 of 9,539 schools in CA
High Desert Premier Academy
School · Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley, CA
An Apple Valley Unified school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21950 Nisqually Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High Desert Premier Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 6% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Desert Premier Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,137/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), 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
$63,484
Median home value
$360,800
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Apple Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 129 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Apple Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
High Desert Premier Academy is listed in Apple Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Desert Premier Academy
High Desert Premier Academy is a public school in Apple Valley, CA, part of Apple Valley Unified, serving approximately 284 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,900 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Desert Premier Academy
What grades does High Desert Premier Academy serve?
High Desert Premier Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend High Desert Premier Academy?
High Desert Premier Academy has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Desert Premier Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at High Desert Premier Academy is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Desert Premier Academy rank in CA?
High Desert Premier Academy ranks #7,900 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is High Desert Premier Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
High Desert Premier Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 High Desert Premier Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Desert Premier Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is High Desert Premier Academy a charter school?
No, High Desert Premier Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Desert Premier Academy a Title I school?
No, High Desert Premier Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Desert Premier Academy?
81.0% of students at High Desert Premier Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Phone
- (760) 240-4252
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92308)
- 42,402
- Area average commute
- 41.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 92308; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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