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Hesperia Unified

California · Public School District
25
Schools
22,945
Students
$15,293
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
58.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
93.3%
Graduation Rate
+6.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hesperia Unified is a public school district in California serving 22,945 students across 25 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,293 is near the national average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Middle07–081,023
Hesperia Junior High07–081,164
Ranchero Middle07–081,160
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Canyon Ridge High09–12235
Hesperia Community Day07–1230
Hesperia High09–122,275
Mojave High09–12329
Oak Hills High09–122,492
Sultana High09–122,169
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Shadow RidgeKG–12463
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,293Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
State
73.1%
Local (property tax)
11.0%
Federal
15.9%

State funding accounts for 73% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
22,945
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.3%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.3% graduation rate — 6.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Hesperia Unified has 25 public schools, serving a total of 22,945 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hesperia Unified?
The graduation rate is 93.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hesperia Unified spend per student?
Hesperia Unified spends $15,293 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hesperia Unified?
58% of students in Hesperia Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hesperia Unified?
No, Hesperia Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hesperia Unified serve?
Hesperia Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hesperia Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hesperia Unified is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.