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Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert: The scores are below where anyone wants them. Here's what they don't tell you.
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert posts low test scores — and test scores are one lens among several. If this is your zoned school, the numbers below are where to start a conversation, not where to end one.
12850 Muscatel Street, 92345 (opens in new tab)·Hesperia Unified·Hesperia·Grades 7-12·253 students·74% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(760) 949-9202·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
23
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ranked #1,878 statewide · #6 of 8 in Hesperia Unified
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert scores 23 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 13th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “10% proficient” and call it done. Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert deserves a closer read. The school sits in Hesperia, where two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
Test scores are one lens, and at this school they're a rough one right now. The sections below show the fuller picture — including the parts that are working.
As a charter, Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
0.0%
State 15.8%
15.8pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
10.2%
State 35.7%
25.5pp below state avg
Chronic absenteeism
45.8%
State 30.2%
15.6pp above state avg
Suspension rate
3.2%
State 3.6%
0.4pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what changed in the last two years, and what the school is asking families for. Growth shows up in these numbers a year or two after it shows up in classrooms.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
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High School
Summit Leadership Academy-High…
23/100
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Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic70.4%
White8.7%
Black15.0%
Other5.9%
GenderFemale 39.5%Male 60.5%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 74.3% (11pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
253
1,197 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
4 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,592
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$70,013 – $140,030
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert in Hesperia, 7.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 26.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert trails its district average for low-income students by 18.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (2.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (8.9% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 81 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income81 tested
ELA 7.4%·Math 2.5%· -18.7pp vs district
Hispanic79 tested
ELA 8.9%·Math 2.5%· -19.2pp vs district
English Learner25 tested
ELA 8.0%·Math 0.0%· +0.7pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$69K
$16K below CA median
Median Home Value
$401K
$258K below CA median
Bachelor's+
11%
24pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
7.1 years avg experience
16 teachers · 6% first-year · 19% second-year
Teacher Credentials
36% fully credentialed
14.3% on intern/emergency permit
CTE Pathway Completers
3 completed a career pathway
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
0.0%
↓ vs CA 15.8% · 33th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
10.2%
↓ vs CA 35.7% · 32th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
45.8%
↓ vs CA 30.2% · 37th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
3.2%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 52th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 30 | 0% | 7% | 33% | 60% | 7% | −41 |
| Grade 8 | 36 | 0% | 8% | 22% | 69% | 8% | −38 |
| Grade 11 | 49 | 0% | 14% | 22% | 63% | 14% | −33 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 30 | 0% | 0% | 17% | 83% | 0% | −34 |
| Grade 8 | 35 | 0% | 3% | 11% | 86% | 3% | −29 |
| Grade 11 | 49 | 0% | 6% | 2% | 92% | 6% | −17 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 86 | 0% | 7% | 58% | 35% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 81 | 7.4% | −19 | −31 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 79 | 8.9% | −19 | −30 |
| English Learners | 25 | 8.0% | +1 | −2 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert ← | — | 23 | 0.0% | 10.2% | — | 3.2% |
| Oak Hills High | 1.6 mi | 45 | 12.1% | 37.2% | — | 5.1% |
| Hesperia High | 2.3 mi | 44 | 11.1% | 35.2% | — | 5.9% |
| Altus Schools Mirus | 1.9 mi | 42 | 12.8% | 29.1% | — | 1.0% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · rank #1992 → #1995 → #1984 → #1878
What we can't show
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 31 points in ELA — worth asking how the school is closing that gap.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert a good high school?
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert has a Scope Score of 23 out of 100, placing it in the 13th percentile of California high schools and ranked #1,878 statewide. 0.0% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 15.8 percentage points below the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 10.2% of students at Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 0.0% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 10.2% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 0.0% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 98 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert rank in California?
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert ranks #1,878 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 13th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert?
45.8% of students at Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 3.2%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert compare to other schools in Hesperia?
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert scores 23/100 (13th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 253 students. Use the schools in Hesperia page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert in Hesperia, 7.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 26.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert trails its district average for low-income students by 18.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (2.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (8.9% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 81 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.