Enrollment
630
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hesperia, CA
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts
Federal NCES profile for Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060152312375Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts ranks #4 of 6 schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060152312375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hesperia, California, enrolling 630 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 630 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,532 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #848.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hesperia's public schools, it stands alongside Shadow Ridge (378 students): Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 18.9:1).
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf & Visual Arts District is a single-school charter district, so Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts compares
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf & Visual Arts District, which includes Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts.
$17,562
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 55.6%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Hesperia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shadow Ridge
Alternative education program
378 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park
Standard public school
349 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Mirus Secondary
Standard public school
292 students 48.7:1 students per teacher
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Standard public school
253 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Hesperia Community Day
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~630 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts
How many students attend Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts?
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hesperia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts?
51.6% of students at Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts?
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts rank among schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts ranks #4 of 6 schools in Hesperia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hesperia on the city page.
Is Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts a good school?
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf & Visual Arts District?
None; Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf & Visual Arts District is a single-school charter district, and Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts is its only campus.
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