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Desert Sands Charter

Antelope Valley Union High · Los Angeles County · 44130 20th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534-4045

(661) 942-3357 · www.dschs.org

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3/10
#979
Rank 979 out of 1,227
Top 80%
English Language Arts3/10 · #962 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1088 · 11th percentile
Science5/10 · #693 · 47th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Desert Sands Charter sits in Lancaster, a high desert city about an hour north of Los Angeles where the pace is slower and the communities tend to be tight-knit. The school's science scores stand out compared to its other subjects, which may appeal to families whose students have an interest in hands-on or technical learning. Families considering Desert Sands should weigh it alongside other options in the Antelope Valley, as the area has a range of schools worth exploring depending on a student's goals and strengths.

Student Demographics

98 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
55 (56%)
White
15 (15%)
African American
10 (10%)
Multiple Races
2 (2%)
Other
16 (16%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged80 (82%)
Students with Disabilities21 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

727
Enrollment
30.6
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
3.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

31%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1198 · 46th percentile

74 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found