Mariana Academy

10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308

781 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mariana Academy, located at 10601 Manhasset Rd. in Apple Valley, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Apple Valley Unified School District. It serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who may require a different environment than that provided by traditional comprehensive high schools. The academy focuses on providing personalized instruction to help students stay on track for graduation, credit recovery, and behavioral or academic development.

The school emphasizes a structured, supportive atmosphere aimed at fostering student success through smaller class sizes and focused faculty attention. By prioritizing individualized learning plans, Mariana Academy assists students in overcoming academic hurdles and preparing for their future goals, whether those include transitioning back to a traditional campus, pursuing higher education, or entering the workforce.

781

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mariana Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	489
Black	43
Asian	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
489 (62.6%)
White
214 (27.4%)
Black
43 (5.5%)
Two or More
23 (2.9%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Apple Valley Unified
Phone:	(760)247-7258
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 76