Hesperia Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Hesperia Unified

Hesperia Unified serves a sprawling region in the High Desert of San Bernardino County, spanning small cities like Hesperia, Apple Valley, and parts of Victorville. The district enrolls a substantial population of students across a full K-12 span and is predominantly Latino, with a smaller but meaningful presence of white, Black, and Asian students. The community is working-class to middle-income, with home values in the mid-range for the county and housing costs that have remained relatively stable in recent years.

Academically, the district faces significant challenges. Math proficiency across tested grades sits well below state norms, with the lowest performance in middle school grades. English language arts proficiency is also notably low, spanning the low to high 20s across elementary and middle grades. Science proficiency data available for fifth and eighth grades shows similarly depressed performance. These results place the district in the bottom quartile among San Bernardino County's districts on an overall proficiency index. The data available does not include a four-year graduation rate, which a parent may want to look into directly with the district.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern. The district's rate sits below the countywide median, meaning a larger share of students are missing significant school time than in many comparable districts in the region. This can compound academic struggles and makes attendance intervention a likely area of focus for schools here.

The district does appear to have built out legitimate post-secondary pathways for high school students. A recent graduating class saw a substantial cohort earning Associate's degrees while still enrolled, and a large share completing career and technical education pathways. This reflects real dual-enrollment and CTE infrastructure that opens doors for students not pursuing a traditional four-year college route. That said, a parent weighing this district should understand that the foundation of math and literacy proficiency in elementary and middle school is weaker than in many alternatives in the county, and strengthening that base would be a prerequisite for the college and career outcomes to reach their full potential.

One recent disruption: Encore Jr./Sr. High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a charter operating in Hesperia, closed mid-year in January 2025 after years of enrollment decline and financial stress. Roughly a hundred enrolled students had to transfer to other schools in the district or elsewhere. Families drawn to arts programming should note that this option no longer exists and would need to explore what arts pathways remain available within the traditional district schools.

Per-pupil spending in the district sits in the middle range among county districts, in the lower half, suggesting the district operates with resources comparable to many peers but not among the highest-spending systems in the region.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

23,382

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 76%

Black 6%

White 14%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

26%

—

Gr 3

21%

37%

Gr 4

24%

36%

Gr 5

26%

40%

Gr 6

28%

43%

Gr 7

26%

39%

Gr 8

20%

33%

Gr 11

39%

—

Math

Gr ALL

16%

—

Gr 3

23%

38%

Gr 4

18%

35%

Gr 5

13%

25%

Gr 6

17%

31%

Gr 7

15%

22%

Gr 8

13%

Gr 11

16%

—

Science

Gr ALL

17%

—

Gr 5

14%

25%

Gr 8

11%

18%

Gr 11

22%

—

Gr 12

—

Gr HS

16%

—

Gr UG_SEC

21%

—

Schools in this District

25 schools are officially reported under this district.

Topaz Preparatory Academy

Sultana High

Shadow Ridge

Mesquite Trails Elementary

Hesperia Community Day

Hesperia High

Mojave High

Joshua Circle Elementary

Juniper Elementary

Eucalyptus Elementary

Hesperia Junior High

Mesa Grande Elementary

Kingston Elementary

Maple Elementary

Cottonwood Elementary

Lime Street Elementary

Hollyvale Elementary

Carmel Elementary

Ranchero Middle

Cypress School of the Arts

Canyon Ridge High

Cedar Middle

Mission Crest Elementary

Krystal School of Science Math & Technology

Oak Hills High

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

27%

Grade 3

22%

Grade 4

16%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 6

16%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

25%

Grade 3

26%

Grade 4

29%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

29%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

16%

Grade 5

13%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

44%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$461,884

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$364K to $544K

vs. state typical0.60x

vs. national typical1.25x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92345	Hesperia	$446K	+0.7%	75.3%
92344	Hesperia	$518K	-0.5%	16.9%
92392	Victorville	$451K	-0.4%	4.4%
92407	San Bernardino	$544K	-0.3%	3.2%
92308	Apple Valley	$414K	-0.4%	0.2%
92325	Crestline	$364K	-5.4%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,171/mo

Year-over-year change+2.2%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,850 to $2,388/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
92345	Hesperia	$2,121	+2.2%	75.3%
92344	Hesperia	$2,388	—	16.9%
92392	Victorville	$2,294	+3.5%	4.4%
92407	San Bernardino	$2,057	+1.7%	3.2%
92308	Apple Valley	$1,850	+4.1%	0.2%
92325	Crestline	$2,194	+7.2%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,331/mo

Home price / national median income5.5x

Annual rent / national median income31.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$159/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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