DESERT WINDS CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL

Desert Winds Continuation High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Antelope Valley Union High school district, located in Lancaster, CA with about 642 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 34 teachers, Desert Winds Continuation High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Winds Continuation High School, located in Lancaster, California, serves as an alternative educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. As a continuation school within the Antelope Valley Union High School District, its primary mission is to help students earn their high school diplomas by offering a more flexible, personalized approach to academics. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, allowing students to work at a pace that better accommodates their unique circumstances and academic goals.

Beyond the classroom, Desert Winds emphasizes character development and personal responsibility to prepare students for life after graduation. By fostering a smaller, supportive campus culture, the school aims to re-engage students who have fallen behind, helping them overcome barriers to success. Through its targeted curriculum and dedicated support services, the school provides a vital pathway for students to stabilize their academic standing, develop positive habits, and ultimately transition successfully into the workforce or higher education.

For more information, contact Desert Winds Continuation High at (661) 948-7555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.