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Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

San Bernardino County Office of Education · San Bernardino County · 14350 Bellflower Road, Adelanto, CA 92301-0070

(760) 530-7680 · www.dtpacademy.com

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5/10
#2890
Rank 2890 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3215 · 44th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2934 · 49th percentile
Science6/10 · #2314 · 59th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sitting in the high desert of Adelanto, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy offers families in this tight-knit Inland Empire community a charter option with a genuine focus on getting kids ready for the academic road ahead. Science scores stand out as a particular strength, which fits well in a region where the wide-open landscape tends to spark curiosity about the natural world. Families who want a structured, college-prep minded environment for their elementary-aged kids — without having to leave the high desert — will find Desert Trails worth a close look.

Student Demographics

174 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
141 (81%)
African American
21 (12%)
White
3 (2%)
Other
9 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners68 (39%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged139 (80%)
Students with Disabilities13 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

345
Enrollment
20
Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
18.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

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 Programs1/10 · #5482 · 9th percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.