DESERT TRAILS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the San Bernardino County Office of Education school district, located in Adelanto, CA with about 497 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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. With about 23 teachers, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a public charter school located in Adelanto, California, serving students within the Adelanto Elementary School District. As a dedicated preparatory academy, the school focuses on creating a structured academic environment designed to foster student achievement and prepare children for the rigors of middle and high school. The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects and character development, aiming to provide a high-quality, personalized education that meets the unique needs of the local community.

In addition to its commitment to academic standards, Desert Trails is known for its efforts to build a collaborative culture involving students, educators, and families. By maintaining a close partnership with the district and focusing on consistent instructional practices, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students have access to the resources and support necessary for success. The school remains a key component of the Adelanto educational landscape, prioritizing long-term student growth and institutional accountability.

For more information, contact Desert Trails Preparatory Academy at (760) 947-0050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14350 Bellflower Rd.
Adelanto, CA 92301-0070
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DESERT TRAILS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Adelanto, CA with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
San Bernardino County Office of Education
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 497 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT TRAILS PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.5%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
White
4.6%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.