Summary:
The Desert Sands Charter District in California has only one school, Desert Sands Charter, which serves grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 742 students. The school's performance has been consistently below average, ranking in the bottom half of California high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Desert Sands Charter has alarmingly low graduation and high dropout rates, with only 17.8% of students graduating in 4 years and 23.4% dropping out. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, with over 51% of students missing a significant amount of instructional time. Academically, Desert Sands Charter students perform well below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments, indicating the school is failing to provide effective instruction and support.
The school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 84.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school faces additional challenges in meeting the needs of its students. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Desert Sands Charter's performance, and significant improvements are needed to ensure all students receive a high-quality education and have the opportunity to succeed.
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