Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Desert Winds Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 30% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Winds Continuation High School's student population of 605 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Desert Winds Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Winds Continuation High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9476 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Winds Continuation High School's ranking?
Desert Winds Continuation High School is ranked #9476 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Winds Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Winds Continuation High School is 30%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Desert Winds Continuation High School?
605 students attend Desert Winds Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Desert Winds Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Winds Continuation High School?
Desert Winds Continuation High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Winds Continuation High School offer ?
Desert Winds Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Winds Continuation High School part of?
Desert Winds Continuation High School is part of Antelope Valley Union High School District.
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