HIGH DESERT PREMIER ACADEMY

High Desert Premier Academy is a Title I public school that is part of the Apple Valley Unified school district, located in Apple Valley, CA with about 189 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 9 teachers, High Desert Premier Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

High Desert Premier Academy, located in Apple Valley, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Apple Valley Unified School District. It is primarily designed to serve students who require a more flexible, personalized, or alternative approach to traditional classroom learning. The academy focuses on credit recovery, independent study, and providing a supportive environment for students who may have struggled in a conventional high school setting or who need a non-traditional pathway to achieve their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes small class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual academic needs, allowing students to work at their own pace while receiving guidance from dedicated faculty. By fostering a culture of accountability and goal-oriented achievement, High Desert Premier Academy aims to re-engage students in their education and prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

For more information, contact High Desert Premier Academy at (760) 240-4252 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308-7256
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HIGH DESERT PREMIER ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Apple Valley, CA with about 189 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
189
Teachers:
9
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
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 189 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.7%
Two or more races
35.4%
Black or African American
9.5%
White
2.1%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.