Serving 458 students in grades 7-12, Desert Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Desert Junior-senior High School's student population of 458 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
All Hail, Desert Hail!
School Rankings
Desert Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Junior-senior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5397 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Desert Junior-senior High School is ranked #5397 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Junior-senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Desert Junior-senior High School?
458 students attend Desert Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Desert Junior-senior High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Junior-senior High School?
Desert Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Junior-senior High School offer ?
Desert Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Desert Junior-senior High School part of?
Desert Junior-senior High School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.
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