DESERT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Desert Junior-Senior High is a public high school that is part of the Muroc Joint Unified school district, located in Edwards, CA with about 507 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Desert Junior-Senior 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 Junior-Senior High School, located at 1575 Payne Ave. in Edwards, California, serves as the combined middle and high school facility for the Muroc Joint Unified School District. Situated in the high desert region near Edwards Air Force Base, the school plays a vital role in supporting the local military and civilian community. Its unique structure allows for a streamlined academic transition for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit campus culture that emphasizes continuity and academic development throughout their secondary education years.
As part of the Muroc Joint Unified School District, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous educational environment that prepares students for college and career success. The institution leverages its proximity to the aerospace and defense sectors of the high desert to provide students with a curriculum that often emphasizes STEM-related opportunities and community-focused learning. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular activities can find further details and administrative resources through the district’s official website at http://www.muroc.k12.ca.us.
For more information, contact Desert Junior-Senior High at (661) 258-4411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Edwards, CA 93523-1301
(661) 258-4411
http://www.muroc.k12.ca.us
DESERT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Edwards, CA with about 507 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Muroc Joint Unified
- Total Students:
- 507
- Teachers:
- 28.3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 507 students
- White
- 44.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.0%
- Two or more races
- 13.4%
- Asian
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.