Cypress School of the Arts

www.cypresscyclones.org

698 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cypress School of the Arts is a public charter school located in Hesperia, California, that operates under the Hesperia Unified School District. The school is distinct for its specialized focus on integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a robust arts-based program. By placing a heavy emphasis on visual and performing arts, the school aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression, allowing students to explore their artistic interests while meeting core educational standards.

The campus culture is centered on a "whole child" approach, encouraging students to participate in disciplines such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts alongside their traditional studies. This creative framework is designed to boost student engagement and confidence, creating a unique learning environment for the Hesperia community. As a public charter, the school provides an alternative educational experience for families looking for an arts-integrated curriculum within the framework of the local school district.

698

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cypress School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	505
Black	20
Asian	8
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
505 (72.3 %)
White
149 (21.3 %)
Black
20 (2.9 %)
Two or More
13 (1.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)949-2596
Website:	http://www.cypresscyclones.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 96

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 112