Desert Winds Continuation High
Lancaster, CA · Antelope Valley Union High · Grades 9-12
1,389th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Desert Winds Continuation High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desert Winds Continuation High 1,389th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2015 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Desert Winds Continuation High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 266 students tested
Desert Winds Continuation High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 623 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.3% | 57.3% | ▲ 17.0 pts | |
| Black | 32.6% | 30.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 6.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 18.0% | 5.5% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Desert Winds Continuation High
Typical home value $432K in zip 93535 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Desert Winds Continuation High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Antelope Valley HighAntelope Valley Union High · 0.4 mi away1,166th of 1,528
ELA 34% · Math 10% - –Phoenix High Community DayAntelope Valley Union High · 0.8 mi away
- –Empower GenerationsActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 1.6 mi away · charter
- 2Assurance Learning AcademyActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 2.3 mi away · charter1,275th of 1,528
ELA 23% · Math 3% - 3Desert Sands CharterAntelope Valley Union High · 2.6 mi away · charter1,137th of 1,528
ELA 40% · Math 7% - 3Eastside HighAntelope Valley Union High · 3.1 mi away1,079th of 1,528
ELA 44% · Math 8% - 3Lancaster HighAntelope Valley Union High · 3.7 mi away1,139th of 1,528
ELA 35% · Math 12% - 10SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)Antelope Valley Union High · 3.9 mi away125th of 1,528
ELA 83% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desert Winds Continuation High in?
Desert Winds Continuation High is part of the Antelope Valley Union High district in Lancaster, California.
Is Desert Winds Continuation High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desert Winds Continuation High 1,389th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Desert Winds Continuation High?
Hispanic 57%, Black 30%, Two or more races 6%, White 6% (623 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desert Winds Continuation High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93535 is $432K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.