Best Public Schools in Adelanto, CA

This analysis examines 12 public schools serving grades K-12 in Adelanto, California, a high-need community where all schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations.

When comparing schools, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy stands out as the highest performer, exceeding the state average in math and science with very low chronic absenteeism. Within the struggling Adelanto Elementary district, George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle is a notable school with stronger English scores and better attendance. However, most traditional elementary schools in the district face significant academic challenges, and Columbia Middle shows particularly alarming rates of chronic absenteeism and low test scores.

For high school, Adelanto High in the Victor Valley Union High district maintains a strong graduation rate over 91%, though its academic proficiency, especially in math, is very low. The data shows a clear correlation between better attendance and better academic outcomes across all schools. Interestingly, there is no clear link between how much money is spent per student and a school's performance, as some higher-spending schools have lower proficiency than schools that spend less.