Hesperia High

www.scorpioncountry.com

2,405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hesperia High School, located at 9898 Maple Avenue in Hesperia, California, serves as a central educational institution within the Hesperia Unified School District. As a traditional public high school, it plays a vital role in the High Desert community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The campus fosters a diverse learning environment where students engage in a variety of academic disciplines, ranging from core subjects like mathematics and science to specialized elective programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hesperia High is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth through extracurricular involvement, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and performing arts opportunities. The school emphasizes a supportive culture aimed at developing well-rounded citizens, frequently utilizing its facilities to host community events and promote school spirit. By prioritizing student achievement and community engagement, Hesperia High remains a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.

2,405

Total Students

105.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hesperia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	1,947
Black	180
Asian	30
Two or More	38
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,947 (81.0%)
White
198 (8.2%)
Black
180 (7.5%)
Two or More
38 (1.6%)
Asian
30 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hesperia Unified
Phone:	(760)244-9898
Website:	http://www.scorpioncountry.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,682
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	172

* 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

Grade 9 688

Grade 10 613

Grade 11 567

Grade 12 537