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Hesperia Junior High

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
Hesperia, California · Hesperia Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,228
Student:Teacher24.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Hesperia Junior
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,228
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Hesperia Junior High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Hesperia, California. The school enrolls 1,228 students. It is part of the Hesperia Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictHesperia Unified
County6071
CityHesperia
ZIP92345
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060001409077

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,228
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino76.9%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races0.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
76.9%
Black
1.5%
Asian
6.9%
Two+
0.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)