School Details
- Principal: Michelle Van Ornum
- District: Acton-Agua Dulce School District
- County: Los Angeles County
- Community: Suburban-Rural
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
- Developmental Responsiveness - Faculty uses effective strategies for developing student social skills, including wide variety of co-curricular activities
- Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
- Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards
Description
High Desert School provides a balanced and challenging education that honors the whole student while developing self motivated learners. Serving students in grades five through eight, the school connects technology proficiency with creativity so students can communicate, collaborate, solve problems, and succeed in a changing world. Engaging instruction and research based practices support academic achievement while addressing the social and emotional needs of young adolescents. High Desert earned its fourth redesignation as a California and National School to Watch in 2025, reflecting sustained excellence in academics, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and effective school structures. Teachers maintain high expectations and provide meaningful support so every learner can grow with confidence and purpose. High Desert School is a welcoming community where students are encouraged to explore possibilities, value their strengths, and build a bright future.
Contact Us
- 6612690310
- mvanornum@aadusd.k12.ca.us
