Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. serves 69 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.'s student population of 69 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. is 0.50, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
20%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.?
69 students attend Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.?
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. offer ?
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. part of?
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s. is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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