DESERT VIEW ACADEMY

Desert View Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Juniper Tree Academy (79064) school district, located in Yuma, AZ with about 789 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Desert View Academy, located in Yuma, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The academy is widely recognized for its "Core Knowledge" curriculum, an academic approach designed to provide a broad, balanced, and sequential foundation of knowledge in subjects such as history, geography, science, and literature. By prioritizing this structured academic content, the school aims to ensure that students develop strong literacy skills and a comprehensive understanding of the world around them as they progress through each grade level.

Beyond its academic focus, Desert View Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school fosters a supportive, family-oriented environment that encourages parental participation and promotes values like respect, responsibility, and citizenship. With its commitment to high academic standards and a well-rounded educational experience, the academy strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, positioning itself as a distinct alternative to traditional district schools in the Yuma area.

For more information, contact Desert View Academy at (928) 317-3113 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.