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#138 of 186 private schools in OR
High Desert Christian Academy
School · Prineville, OR
A private school in Prineville, OR serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
839 S MAIN ST, Prineville, OR 97754
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OR
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prineville), 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
$76,698
Median home value
$397,700
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 958 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
High Desert Christian Academy is listed in Prineville, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About High Desert Christian Academy
High Desert Christian Academy is a private school in Prineville, OR, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Desert Christian Academy
What grades does High Desert Christian Academy serve?
High Desert Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend High Desert Christian Academy?
High Desert Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Desert Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at High Desert Christian Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does High Desert Christian Academy rank in OR?
High Desert Christian Academy ranks #138 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is High Desert Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
High Desert Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is High Desert Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, High Desert Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is High Desert Christian Academy a religious school?
High Desert Christian Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crook County
- Phone
- (541) 416-0114
- Area population (ZIP 97754)
- 22,469
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 97754; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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