At a glance
Reported students
686
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
61.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
686
Desert Star Academy: 686 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
61.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 492
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Desert Star Academy
Desert Star Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–11 in Fort Mohave. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Desert Star Academy (92302). NCES reports 686 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 61.2:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.2%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Desert Star Academy
- 1How do the reported 61.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.3%
- Hispanic30.2%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Desert Star Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Building Industries High · Charter · Academy of Building Industries Inc. (85540) | 09–12 | 108 | 0.5 mi |
| Fort Mohave Elementary School Elementary · Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | PK–08 | 400 | 0.7 mi |
| Camp Mohave Elementary School Elementary · Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | KG–08 | 362 | 2.8 mi |
| Mohave Valley Junior High School Elementary · Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | KG–08 | 451 | 2.9 mi |
| Young Scholars Academy Elementary · Charter · Young Scholars Academy Charter School Corp. (4385) | KG–08 | 412 | 3 mi |
| Mohave Valley Connections Academy Elementary · Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | KG–08 | 28 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Star Academy
What grades does Desert Star Academy serve?
Desert Star Academy reports grades KG–11 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Desert Star Academy (92302).
How many students attend Desert Star Academy?
Desert Star Academy reported 686 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 492 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Star Academy?
The calculated ratio is 61.2:1, based on 686 students and 11.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Desert Star Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Star Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Desert Star Academy in?
Desert Star Academy is part of Desert Star Academy (92302), based in Fort Mohave, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Star Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy of Building Industries (0.5 mi), Fort Mohave Elementary School (0.7 mi), Camp Mohave Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.