How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Knolls Elementary | Granite Hills High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Apple Valley, CA | Apple Valley, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 582 | 1,791 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 22.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 63.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Knolls Elementary | Granite Hills High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,746 | $12,746 |
| District | Apple Valley Unified | Apple Valley Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Knolls Elementary | Granite Hills High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.4% | 22.7% |
| African American | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.2% | 61.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Knolls Elementary | Granite Hills High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 17 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 298.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 97.8% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 36 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.