How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Desert Sands Charter District | iLEAD Lancaster Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, California | Lancaster, California |
| Total Enrollment | 742 | 741 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 24.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Desert Sands Charter District | iLEAD Lancaster Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $43,030 | $15,022 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.9% | 7.6% |
| State Revenue | 81.3% | 75.0% |
| Local Revenue | 10.7% | 17.5% |
Desert Sands Charter District
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iLEAD Lancaster Charter District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Desert Sands Charter District | iLEAD Lancaster Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.1% | 17.0% |
| African American | 13.6% | 35.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.0% | 38.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.7% | 7.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.5% | 72.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Desert Sands Charter District | iLEAD Lancaster Charter District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 155:1 | 245:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 70.9% | 54.0% |
School Types
Desert Sands Charter District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
iLEAD Lancaster Charter District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.