Hesperia High School is a public four-year high school within the Hesperia Unified School District located in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California. It is one of seven comprehensive high schools in the district. The school currently is enrolled with less than 2,000 students in grades 9–12.
Serving 2,325 students in grades 9-12, Hesperia 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hesperia High School's student population of 2,325 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
1984
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hesperia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hesperia High School is 0.33, 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
#7067 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scorpion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hesperia High School's ranking?
Hesperia High School is ranked #7067 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hesperia High School often compared to?
Hesperia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Hills High School, Sultana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hesperia High School?
The graduation rate of Hesperia High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hesperia High School?
2,325 students attend Hesperia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hesperia High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hesperia High School?
Hesperia High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hesperia High School offer ?
Hesperia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hesperia High School part of?
Hesperia High School is part of Hesperia Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 5/23/2022
Has great academic programs and offers multiple AP classes, but has a racist principal, Gregory Gibbons, who makes a game of confiscating students' personal belongings.
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