Desert Winds Continuation High
High school · grades 9–12 · Lancaster, CA 93535
623students
27.8teachers (FTE)
22.4:1student-teacher ratio (state 21.7)
79%free or reduced-price lunch
School details
- District
- Antelope Valley Union High
- Level
- High (grades 9–12)
- Type
- Alternative School
- School lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Lunch eligibility
- 465 free, 24 reduced-price
- Students
- 46% female, 54% male
- NCES school ID
- 060282000204
Contact
415 East Kettering St.Lancaster, CA 93535
Phone: (661)948-7555
Website: dwhs.org
Public schools in Lancaster · California
Data: NCES Common Core of Data, 2023-24 school year.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Other public schools in Lancaster
| School | Grades | Students | Student/teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance Learning Academy CharterAssurance Learning Academy District | 8–12 | 3,111 | 27.0 |
| Lancaster HighAntelope Valley Union High | 9–12 | 2,697 | 25.0 |
| Eastside HighAntelope Valley Union High | 9–12 | 2,592 | 24.5 |
| Antelope Valley HighAntelope Valley Union High | 9–12 | 1,512 | 21.7 |
| Desert Sands Charter CharterDesert Sands Charter District | 8–12 | 690 | 18.8 |
| SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)Antelope Valley Union High | 9–12 | 646 | 30.4 |
| Mission Academy CharterMission Academy District | 6–12 | 557 | 14.5 |
| Empower Generations CharterEmpower Generations District | 9–12 | 84 | 20.2 |
| Phoenix High Community DayAntelope Valley Union High | 9–12 | 43 | 6.3 |
| Amargosa Creek MiddleLancaster Elementary | 6–8 | 954 | 21.0 |
| New Vista MiddleLancaster Elementary | 6–8 | 938 | 21.5 |
| Sundown ElementaryWestside Union Elementary | K–6 | 889 | 26.9 |
More schools in Antelope Valley Union High
| School | City | Grades | Students | Student/teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz Hill HighAntelope Valley Union High | Quartz Hill, CA | 9–12 | 3,170 | 26.2 |
| Highland HighAntelope Valley Union High | Palmdale, CA | 9–12 | 2,778 | 25.0 |
| Lancaster HighAntelope Valley Union High | Lancaster, CA | 9–12 | 2,697 | 25.0 |
| Eastside HighAntelope Valley Union High | Lancaster, CA | 9–12 | 2,592 | 24.5 |
| William J. (Pete) Knight HighAntelope Valley Union High | Palmdale, CA | 9–12 | 2,520 | 22.0 |
| Palmdale HighAntelope Valley Union High | Palmdale, CA | 9–12 | 2,358 | 22.6 |
| Littlerock HighAntelope Valley Union High | Littlerock, CA | 9–12 | 1,526 | 22.6 |
| Antelope Valley HighAntelope Valley Union High | Lancaster, CA | 9–12 | 1,512 | 21.7 |
| Academies of the Antelope Valley CharterAntelope Valley Union High | Quartz Hill, CA | 6–12 | 668 | 21.6 |
| SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)Antelope Valley Union High | Lancaster, CA | 9–12 | 646 | 30.4 |
| R. Rex Parris HighAntelope Valley Union High | Palmdale, CA | 9–12 | 583 | 29.9 |
| Phoenix High Community DayAntelope Valley Union High | Lancaster, CA | 9–12 | 43 | 6.3 |
Questions and answers
How many students attend Desert Winds Continuation High?
Desert Winds Continuation High had 623 students in the 2023-24 school year.
What grades does Desert Winds Continuation High serve?
Desert Winds Continuation High serves grades 9–12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Winds Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio is 22.4 to 1, with 27.8 full-time equivalent teachers (the California average is 21.7).
Is Desert Winds Continuation High a charter school?
No, Desert Winds Continuation High is not a charter school.
What school district is Desert Winds Continuation High in?
Desert Winds Continuation High is part of Antelope Valley Union High, which has 13 schools.