Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

About Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is a K-8 public charter school located in the heart of the desert in Arizona. The school is dedicated to providing a rigorous and engaging educational experience to its students. Desert Trails Preparatory Academy has a strong focus on college and career readiness, and offers a variety of programs designed to help students reach their academic and professional goals. The school also has an emphasis on developing social-emotional skills, and encourages students to explore their passions and interests. With a dedicated staff and small class sizes, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy provides an environment that is both supportive and challenging. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and arts programs. It also provides after-school tutoring and mentoring for students who need additional support. At Desert Trails Preparatory Academy, students have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.

Address:	14350 Bellflower Rd. Hesperia, CA 92345
Phone:	(760) 530-7680
Site:	dtpacademy.com
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	513 students

Overview Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy serves 513 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Trails Preparatory Academy

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.