Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District

Desert Trails Preparatory Academy District is an active, independent charter school district operating out of a single facility at 14350 Bellflower Rd. in Adelanto, California. Situated within a large suburban setting in the greater Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area, the district functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs. Designed to support student growth from early childhood through early adolescence, the district's operational charter spans Kindergarten through 8th grade, with current grade offerings actively serving students from Kindergarten through 6th grade. This community-focused academy provides a structured public charter option dedicated to preparing young scholars for future academic success.

For the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 345 children, comprising 190 female and 155 male learners. The school population reflects a diverse demographic landscape, primarily composed of 280 Hispanic and 35 Black students, alongside multiracial (19), Asian (6), Pacific Islander (2), White (2), and American Indian (1) students. To foster strong academic performance and wraparound care, the district maintains a robust personnel presence, employing 92 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team features 40 FTE classroom teachers—offering a remarkably favorable student-to-teacher ratio of under 9:1—supported by 4.5 instructional aides and 47.5 support staff members who work together to ensure a safe, nurturing, and rigorous learning environment.