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See top schools in HesperiaDesert Trails Preparatory Academy is a public charter school in Hesperia that serves grades K–8 and has about 440 students. With a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1, the school can give each student more individualized academic attention. Desert Trails Preparatory Academy focuses on core academics, college prep classes, and structured learning environments that stress accountability and student progress. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, just like the people who live nearby. According to academic data, about 28% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards and about 34% meet or exceed reading proficiency standards. These results show that students are making steady progress in school. Funding from the public charter goes toward classroom resources, teaching programs and programs that help students. Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is in a residential area of Hesperia and offers a structured learning environment with a focus on preparing students for long-term academic success. The school works hard all the time to help students do better in school and keep the focus on academics, making it one of the top schools in California.
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
442 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
884 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy was one of the schools that did better than expected at teaching kids to read, even though the area is very poor. This is a "Bright Spot" in schools coverage. A report from November 2025 on schools that do better than expected at this said this.
Q1. What does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy do to help students do well in the future?
Ans. Desert Trails Preparatory Academy puts a lot of emphasis on structured learning and activities that help students build skills.
Q2. Does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy have programs that help students learn more?
Ans. Desert Trails Preparatory Academy might have clubs and special projects that give students more chances to learn.
Q3. How does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy get families involved?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy wants families to be involved by having meetings and events at school.
Q4. Does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy use technology to help students learn?
Ans. Desert Trails Preparatory Academy uses digital tools to make learning in the classroom better.
Q5. What does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy do to encourage good behavior?
Ans. Desert Trails Preparatory Academy helps keep things respectful by being clear about what is expected and giving praise.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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