Public schools in Hesperia, CA
29 open public schools with an address in Hesperia, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
24,898
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Hesperia public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Hesperia, CA: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 24,898 students, an average of 859 per school. The largest campus is Alta Vista Innovation High (2,812 students), and the largest elementary school is Mission Crest Elementary (989).
Hesperia Unified operates the most schools here (23), plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 10 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hesperia
Hesperia Unified
Public school district
23 schools in Hesperia · 25 total
Alta Vista Innovation High District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hesperia
Altus Schools Mirus District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hesperia
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hesperia
Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hesperia
Pathways to College K8 District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hesperia
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hesperia
Elementary schools in Hesperia
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 804 | 24.7:1 | |
| Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 868 | 22.8:1 | |
| Cypress School of the Arts Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 713 | 24.2:1 | |
| Eucalyptus Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 737 | 23:1 | |
| Joshua Circle Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 643 | 23.8:1 | |
| Juniper Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 761 | 24.5:1 | |
| Kingston Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 808 | 26.1:1 | |
| Krystal School of Science Math & Technology Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 912 | 25.3:1 | |
| LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 505 | 20.2:1 | |
| Lime Street Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 887 | 24.6:1 | |
| Maple Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 988 | 25:1 | |
| Mesa Grande Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 715 | 23.4:1 | |
| Mesquite Trails Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 882 | 25.9:1 | |
| Mission Crest Elementary Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 989 | 26.7:1 | |
| Pathways to College K8 Pathways to College K8 District · Charter | KG–08 | 431 | 19.7:1 | |
| Topaz Preparatory Academy Hesperia Unified | KG–06 | 722 | 25.3:1 |
Middle schools in Hesperia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Middle Hesperia Unified | 07–08 | 1,061 | 22.7:1 | |
| Hesperia Junior High Hesperia Unified | 07–08 | 1,228 | 24:1 | |
| Ranchero Middle Hesperia Unified | 07–08 | 1,140 | 22.1:1 |
High schools in Hesperia
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Innovation High Alta Vista Innovation High District · Charter | 09–12 | 2,812 | 32.9:1 | |
| Altus Schools Mirus Altus Schools Mirus District · Charter | 07–12 | 292 | 29.2:1 | |
| Canyon Ridge High Hesperia Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 218 | 17.5:1 | |
| Hesperia Community Day Hesperia Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 22 | 7.5:1 | |
| Hesperia High Hesperia Unified | 09–12 | 2,405 | 22.8:1 | |
| Mojave High Hesperia Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 277 | 25.6:1 | |
| Sultana High Hesperia Unified | 09–12 | 2,098 | 21.8:1 | |
| Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert District · Charter | 07–12 | 253 | 15.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hesperia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park District · Charter | KG–12 | 349 | 22.8:1 | |
| Shadow Ridge Hesperia Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 378 | 19.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.9%
- Hispanic77.6%
- Black6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Hesperia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,086 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hesperia
How many public schools are in Hesperia, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Hesperia: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 24,898 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hesperia?
Schools with an address in Hesperia belong to 7 education agencies, led by Hesperia Unified (23 schools), Alta Vista Innovation High District (1 school), Altus Schools Mirus District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hesperia?
Alta Vista Innovation High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hesperia, with 2,812 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hesperia?
Yes. 6 of the 29 public schools in Hesperia are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Alta Vista Innovation High, Altus Schools Mirus, LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hesperia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hesperia public schools is 23.8:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hesperia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities