Desert Winds Continuation High
Lancaster, CA · Antelope Valley Union High
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
1,389th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
415 East Kettering St., Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555Official website ↗NCES ID 060282000204Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 266 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 623 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.1% | 57.3% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 30.3% | 30.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 6.4% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 14.0% | 5.5% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $432K in zip 93535 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Desert Winds Continuation High
- #1166Antelope Valley HighAntelope Valley Union High · 0.4 mi away1,166th of 1,528
ELA 34% ▲24 · Math 10% ▲6Compare - –Phoenix High Community DayAntelope Valley Union High · 0.8 mi awayCompare
- –Empower GenerationsActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 1.6 mi away · charterCompare
- #1275Assurance Learning AcademyActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 2.3 mi away · charter1,275th of 1,528
ELA 23% ▲13 · Math 3% ▼1Compare - #1137Desert Sands CharterAntelope Valley Union High · 2.6 mi away · charter1,137th of 1,528
ELA 40% ▲30 · Math 7% ▲3Compare - #1079Eastside HighAntelope Valley Union High · 3.1 mi away1,079th of 1,528
ELA 44% ▲34 · Math 8% ▲4Compare - #1139Lancaster HighAntelope Valley Union High · 3.7 mi away1,139th of 1,528
ELA 35% ▲25 · Math 12% ▲8Compare - #125SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)Antelope Valley Union High · 3.9 mi away125th of 1,528
ELA 83% ▲73 · Math 53% ▲49Compare
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.