Desert Star Academy (92302)

Fort Mohave, Arizona — 1 schools

480
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,528
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Desert Star Academy (92302) operates 1 public schools serving 480 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 686 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mohave County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,528 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.5% local, 82.1% state, and 13.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #313 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 37.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.3% White, 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American across the district's schools.

Desert Star Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Desert Star Academy (92302) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Desert Star Academy (92302)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Desert Star Academy (92302) chronic absenteeism rate is 37.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.4%
Federal
82.1%
State
4.5%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
313 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Mohave County county, where this district is located.

$1,053
Studio/mo
$1,060
1 BR/mo
$1,365
2 BR/mo
$1,897
3 BR/mo
$2,090
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Desert Star Academy (92302).

White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 1.7%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

37.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Desert Star Academy (92302)

School Enrollment
Desert Star Academy
Charter
686

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Desert Star Academy (92302)?

Desert Star Academy (92302) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 480 students.

How much does Desert Star Academy (92302) spend per student?

Desert Star Academy (92302) spends $10,528 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #313 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Desert Star Academy (92302)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mohave County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Desert Star Academy (92302)?

Desert Star Academy (92302) students are 65.3% White, 30.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Desert Star Academy (92302)?

Desert Star Academy (92302) has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #313 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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