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Sultana High

High School · Hesperia Unified · Hesperia, CA

A Hesperia Unified high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

17311 Sultana Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345

  • Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation34%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$15,572
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Sultana High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sultana High 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hesperia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.1privatePK–120.7 mi611Compare →
Inspire AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.7 mi6Compare →
Shadow RidgeEnrollment path unverified6.3K–122.1 mi440Compare →
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified5.17–122.3 mi561Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hesperia Unified

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#4 of 25
District spending per student
$15,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sultana High is listed in Hesperia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sultana High

Sultana High is a public high school in Hesperia, CA, part of Hesperia Unified, serving approximately 2,181 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,993 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sultana High

What grades does Sultana High serve?

Sultana High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sultana High?

Sultana High has an enrollment of approximately 2,181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sultana High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sultana High is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sultana High rank in CA?

Sultana High ranks #4,993 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sultana High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sultana High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Sultana High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sultana High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sultana High a charter school?

No, Sultana High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sultana High a Title I school?

No, Sultana High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sultana High?

54.4% of students at Sultana High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,181
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 92345)
87,906
Area average commute
40.8 min
Area median age
33.2
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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