Desert Sands Charter School

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Desert Sands Charter School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
44130 20th St W,  Lancaster, CA
3.6
4.2
705 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jessica Sherlock
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
18%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
550
Verbal
670
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
19.4%
Science
8%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
59.8%
Black
13.6%
White
11.3%
Two or more races
4.1%
Filipino
<1%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Antelope Valley College 50 Students
California State University - Northridge 30 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 29 Students
University of Southern California 21 Students
San Francisco State University 16 Students
University of California - Irvine 14 Students
University of California - Berkeley 11 Students
University of California - Davis 9 Students
University of San Francisco 9 Students
California State University - Fresno 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 22 Students
Business 12 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 6 Students
Marketing 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 18 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
1/28/2016
The school is great. Staff and teachers are supportive and kind. You can move at your own pace and can track progress towards graduation with teachers.
3.0 Niche User
5/12/2015
I don't know much about the clubs and organizations at this school.
5.0 Niche User
5/12/2015
Love all the staff and teachers, genuinely care for the students education.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
3.0 other
4/9/2016
I graduate from this school a year ago; it was one of the worst learning experience I had until I worked with a wonder teacher named Miss Vu. My first few months attending the school I wasn't getting the attention I needed and the help I deserved. I have an IEP and one of my rights was to use a calc...
5.0 parent
6/24/2015
Nonetheless it doesn't get any better than this! Finalizing whatever the student harnesses in gifts and talents ne'er laden or burdening, whilst easily students complying with standards of THEMSELVES.. automatically! RAISING the bar, from a typical life into the lightwaves of energies fields separat...
5.0 parent
4/29/2014
My son was sixteen when we enrolled him. He struggled academically and the staff remained hopeful. They were very attentive to his needs. I reccomend them as they remained helpful to my son.
5.0 parent
4/30/2013
Antelope Valley Academy seriosly is working for my girls(Indep.Study) The teachers are attentive and caring. Most importantly my girls work on their own pace and they are NOT bullied or cyber attacked by naive, insensitive students. They are not criticized for what they wear or judged on looks. This...

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Desert Sands Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 44130 20th St W in Lancaster, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 705 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Desert Sands Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 18%, and the average SAT score is 1220. The average home value in this area is $424,732. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Chapel Christian School, Desert Christian Schools, SOAR High (Students on Academic Rise) School, and more. Learn more about what Lancaster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Sands Charter School.

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