Topaz Preparatory Academy

www.topazprepacademy.org

709 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Topaz Preparatory Academy, located at 14110 Beech St. in Hesperia, California, is an educational institution serving the local community within the High Desert region. As a preparatory academy, the school typically focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of higher education. Its mission generally emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic excellence, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for long-term success.

The school is situated in a convenient location in Hesperia, allowing it to serve as a hub for families seeking a focused educational alternative. By maintaining a smaller or specialized school setting, Topaz Preparatory Academy likely fosters a close-knit community where teachers can provide more personalized attention. Parents and students interested in this institution can expect a curriculum tailored to meet state standards while often incorporating specific preparatory methods to enhance student achievement and readiness for future schooling.

709

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Topaz Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	550
Black	48
Asian	20
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
550 (77.6 %)
White
71 (10.0 %)
Black
48 (6.8 %)
Asian
20 (2.8 %)
Two or More
17 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hesperia Unified
Phone:	(760)244-4622
Website:	http://www.topazprepacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 109

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 94