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Desert Christian School

2340 W Ave J8
Lancaster, CA 93536
Desert Christian School in Lancaster, CA, serves 152 co–ed students in grades 9–12 within a suburban community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 14 total teachers supporting its high school program.
Founded with a Christian affiliation, Desert Christian School offers a regular high school curriculum in the Los Angeles area.
The student body reflects diversity with 100% of students identifying as students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% in California for diversity.
Located in Lancaster, this California high school provides education for grades 9 through 12 in a suburban environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Desert Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Desert Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,188 for elementary schools and $23,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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