How do these schools compare?
| Metric | High Desert Premier Academy | Phoenix Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Apple Valley, CA | Apple Valley, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 208 | 1,213 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.6:1 | 21.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.2% | 80.6% |
| 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 | High Desert Premier Academy | Phoenix Academy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | High Desert Premier Academy | Phoenix Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.0% | 14.8% |
| African American | 4.8% | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.9% | 63.1% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | High Desert Premier Academy | Phoenix Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 208:1 | 1213:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 72.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 48 |
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.