Desert Junior-Senior High

Muroc Joint Unified
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
442 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
442
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (39.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    135 (30.7 %)
  • Two or More
    74 (16.8 %)
  • Black
    37 (8.4 %)
  • Asian
    18 (4.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Muroc Joint Unified
Phone: (760)306-4964
Website: http://www.muroc.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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
Grade 7 91
Grade 8 75
Grade 9 82
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 60
Gender Ratio