CAHighCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Desert Sands Charter — School Profile & District Info
High|Lancaster, California|Desert Sands Charter District
Lancaster, CA 93535
School Profile
Grades
8–12
Enrollment
690
Student:Teacher
19.2:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Desert Sands Charter DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
83.5%
Phone
(661)942-3357Charter School
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
6-9%
Graduation Rate
15-19%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Dual Enrollment
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Better than average in CADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$43,030
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 1%State 89%Local 10%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$954,296
-0.8% YoY
Los Angeles, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
727
Current enrollment
Stable(-10% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sands Charter
Desert Sands Charter currently enrolls 690 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.
Calendar Guides
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