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Elementary
DISTRICT 368 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIERRA SANDS UNIFIED·NCES 063680014754
High Desert
140 West Drummond Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · (760) 499-1810 · Kern County
GRADES M–MELEMENTARY33-TOWNALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL
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DISTRICT 22.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
BeatsExpectations
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About High Desert
High Desert is one of the mid-sized elementary campuss in Ridgecrest, California, overseen by Sierra Sands Unified, with students from the surrounding community on its rolls from grade M.
Across the 10 schools in Sierra Sands Unified (4,974 students total), High Desert accounts for its share of the district's footprint.
Around the school, ACS estimates for Kern County put median household income runs about $70,210, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Across Kern County's 279 public schools (combined enrollment of about 197,431 students), High Desert is one campus in the mix.
Mesquite Continuation High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around High Desert.
The school occupies a small-town site.
In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
Kern County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
915,075
Census ACS
Median income
$70,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
279
197,431 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sierra Sands Unified
- Burroughs HighHigh · 1,536 students
- Murray MiddleMiddle · 643 students
- Las Flores ElementaryElementary · 526 students
- Faller ElementaryElementary · 516 students
- James Monroe MiddleMiddle · 490 students
- Richmond ElementaryElementary · 364 students
Other schools in Ridgecrest
- Burroughs HighHigh · 1,536 students
- Murray MiddleMiddle · 643 students
- Las Flores ElementaryElementary · 526 students
- Faller ElementaryElementary · 516 students
- James Monroe MiddleMiddle · 490 students
- Richmond ElementaryElementary · 364 students
Nearby schools
- Mesquite Continuation High0.0 mi · 95
- Richmond Elementary0.5 mi · 364
- Murray Middle0.6 mi · 643
- Burroughs High0.7 mi · 1,536
- Las Flores Elementary0.9 mi · 526
- Pierce Elementary1.0 mi · 297
Frequently asked questions
About High DesertWhat age range does High Desert serve?
High Desert serves students from grade M through grade M.
Who oversees High Desert?
High Desert is overseen by Sierra Sands Unified in Kern County.
What county does High Desert serve?
High Desert serves Kern County in CA.
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