Photo: Gutterboi · CC BY-SA 4.0Hesperia’s public schools score below 64% of California districts on tests and graduation
15% of students in Hesperia’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hesperia, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hesperia’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 497 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hesperia’s, its schools beat 29%, lower than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 15% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,011 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
14 elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Pathways to College K8, Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert, Alta Vista Innovation High, LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Altus Schools Mirus Charter, Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park, Hesperia Christian School (private), New Life Christian Academy (private), Desert View School (private) and Creative Mind Learning Center (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hesperia’s grade
C+: better than 36% of California school districts, #665 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hesperia, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Hesperia · depends on your address
Hesperia Junior High
Grades 7–8 · 1,228 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Ranchero Middle
Grades 7–8 · 1,140 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Cedar Middle
Grades 7–8 · 1,061 students · 23:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hesperia · depends on your address
Hesperia Junior High
Grades 7–8 · 1,228 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Ranchero Middle
Grades 7–8 · 1,140 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Cedar Middle
Grades 7–8 · 1,061 students · 23:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hesperia · depends on your address
Hesperia High
Grades 9–12 · 2,405 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Sultana High
Grades 9–12 · 2,098 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hesperia · depends on your address
Hesperia High
Grades 9–12 · 2,405 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Sultana High
Grades 9–12 · 2,098 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hesperia · depends on your address
Hesperia High
Grades 9–12 · 2,405 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Sultana High
Grades 9–12 · 2,098 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hesperia · depends on your address
Hesperia High
Grades 9–12 · 2,405 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Sultana High
Grades 9–12 · 2,098 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Hesperia’s public schools are run by Hesperia Unified School District. Parts of Hesperia (4% of its land) are served by Snowline Joint Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Hesperia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Hesperia’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hesperia | C+ | Hesperia Unified |
| Victorville | C− | Victor Elementary K–6 · Adelanto Elementary K–8 · Victor Valley Union High 7–12 |
| Apple Valley | C+ | Apple Valley Unified K–12 · Victor Valley Union High 7–12 |
Every school in Hesperia
32 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Hesperia Community Day).
Questions about Hesperia’s schools
Are Hesperia’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Hesperia children attend score below 64% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #665 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 29%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hesperia in?
Hesperia Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 23,188 students in 25 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Hesperia are served by Snowline Joint Unified.
Where do Hesperia kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Hesperia High and Sultana High.
What is Hesperia’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Hesperia Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Hesperia spend per student?
$16,011 in Hesperia Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hesperia?
Yes: Hesperia Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 712 students), New Life Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 112 students), Desert View School (religious, grades 3–12, 42 students) and Creative Mind Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades PK, 40 students). Hesperia also has 6 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Hesperia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hesperia → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.