Desert Star Academy

Charter School 480 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Star Academy, located in Fort Mohave, Arizona, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a commitment to providing a structured and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and individualized attention. By utilizing a smaller school setting, Desert Star Academy aims to foster a close-knit community where teachers can better tailor their instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of their student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the academy places a strong focus on preparing students for future success through the cultivation of essential life skills and social responsibility. The school’s approach often integrates community involvement and character-building initiatives to help students become well-rounded citizens. Located conveniently off Highway 95, it serves as a prominent educational option for families in the Fort Mohave area seeking an alternative to traditional district-run schools.

480

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Star Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	109
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
347 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
109 (22.7 %)
Two or More
15 (3.1 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Desert Star Academy (92302)
Phone:	(928)770-4523
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 37