Summary:
The American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert district operates a single public charter high school, Desert Hills High School, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 264 students. The school's performance has declined in recent years, with a 1-star rating out of 5 in the 2022-2023 school year, down from a 3-star rating the previous year. Desert Hills High School faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency rates well below the state averages in core subjects like science, English Language Arts, and mathematics.
The school's four-year graduation rate is only 40.9%, and it has a high dropout rate of 17.1%, indicating that a significant number of students are not completing their high school education at Desert Hills. The student population is diverse, with a mix of white, Hispanic, Native American, and other minority groups, but the school serves a predominantly low-income community, with 48.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, the data suggests that American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Desert is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students at Desert Hills High School. The school's declining performance, academic struggles, and high dropout rate indicate that there is room for improvement in the school's educational outcomes and the support provided to its diverse student population.
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