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High Desert

High Desert is a public middle school in Acton, CA, serving grades 5–8, rated C-, with 307 students and a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 32% in English Language Arts, 19% in Math and 18% in Science.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
307
Students per teacher
21.6:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts32%
Math19%
Science18%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic58%
White36%
Black2%
Two or more races2%
Asian1%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-12.3%
Prior-year enrollment
350

Homes assigned to this school

5,530 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to High Desert. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
3620 Antelope Woods Rd, Acton, CA 93510
Phone
(661) 269-0310
Website
aadusd.k12.ca.us
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
060000109444
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School district

Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District

District rating
B-
Schools
3
Students
1,056
Spending per student
$15,398
Teachers (FTE)
53
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About High Desert

How is High Desert rated?

High Desert holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at High Desert perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of High Desert students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 32% in English Language Arts, 19% in Math and 18% in Science.

What grades does High Desert serve?

High Desert serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend High Desert?

307 students attend High Desert, down from 350 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to High Desert?

TopHap matches 5,530 residential properties to High Desert in and around Acton. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is High Desert in?

High Desert is part of Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District, which reports 3 schools, 1,056 students and $15,398 of spending per student.