ENCORE JR./SR. HIGH SCH FOR THE PERF AND VISUAL ARTS

Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Hesperia Unified school district, located in Hesperia, CA with about 1,022 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th 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. With about 31 teachers, Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. 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.

Encore Jr./Sr. High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, located in Hesperia, California, is a specialized charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic education integrated with intensive professional arts training. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school serves as a creative hub for young artists looking to pursue passions in disciplines such as dance, theater, music, film, and visual arts. The curriculum is designed to balance standard college-preparatory coursework with a conservatory-style environment, allowing students to develop their technical skills alongside their intellectual growth.

Beyond its academic and artistic offerings, Encore is known for fostering a community that prioritizes creativity, self-expression, and professional readiness. The school frequently hosts public performances, showcases, and exhibits, providing students with authentic opportunities to share their work with the community. By blending the structure of a traditional junior and senior high school with the dynamic atmosphere of an arts academy, Encore aims to prepare its graduates for success in both higher education and the competitive professional arts industry.

For more information, contact Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts at (760) 956-2632 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16955 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345-5139
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ENCORE JR./SR. HIGH SCH FOR THE PERF AND VISUAL ARTS is a public Title I Charter school in Hesperia, CA with about 1,022 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Hesperia Unified
District:
Hesperia Unified
Total Students:
1,022
Teachers:
31.85
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
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 1,022 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.8%
White
30.9%
Black or African American
10.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
65.4%
Male
34.6%

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.