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#3825 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert
High School · Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert District
12850 Muscatel St., Hesperia, CA 92345
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,825 of 9,539
In Hesperia
#2 of 29
public schools
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert
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About Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is a public high school in Hesperia, CA, part of Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert District. Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert serves approximately 207 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,825 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
83% of students at Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert — Students at Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert Compares
See how Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
12850 Muscatel St., Hesperia, CA 92345
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Oak Hills High (rated 6.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Oak Hills), with a comparable rating. Another option is Hesperia High (rated 6.3/10, 2.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Canyon Ridge High (rated 5.9/10), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Hesperia, see our Hesperia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High Hesperia | 0.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia | 0.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Cedar Middle Hesperia | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Oak Hills High Oak Hills | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Mesquite Trails Elementary Hesperia | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Mirus Secondary San Diego | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Topaz Preparatory Academy Hesperia | 2.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park Oro Grande | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Hesperia High Hesperia | 2.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia | 2.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Maple Elementary Hesperia | 2.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Hollyvale Elementary Victorville | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Victorville | 4.0 mi | — |
| Hesperia Junior High Hesperia | 3.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Just 4 Kids Academy Hesperia | 3.8 mi | — |
| Cypress School of the Arts Hesperia | 3.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Options for Youth-Victor Valley Charter Covina | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Shadow Ridge Hesperia | 3.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Eagle Ranch Elementary Adelanto | 4.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Joshua Circle Elementary Hesperia | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92345 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,949
Median Home Value
$359,700
Median Rent
$1,499/mo
Population
87,906
College Educated
11.2%
Homeownership
64.9%
Avg Commute
40.8 min
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Median Age
33.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert
What grades does Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert serve?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert rank in CA?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert ranks #3,825 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert a charter school?
Yes, Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert a Title I school?
No, Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
87.0% of students at Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.6%
- Phone
- (760) 949-9202
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
Resources & Links
District
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert District- District Enrollment
- 207
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,549
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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