PublicGrades 9-12
Desert Winds Continuation High School
415 East Kettering Street, Lancaster, CA 93535-2503(661) 948-7555
Total Students605
Student/Teacher21.82:1
Math Prof.3.82%
Reading Prof.10.15%
Graduation Rate29.1%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyLos Angeles
School DistrictAntelope Valley Union High School District
Principal / AdminKristen Tepper(661) 948-7555
Founded1975
Free/Reduced Lunch74.38% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White5.5%
Hispanic57%
Black31.6%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.5%
Two Or More5%
Gender Distribution
53.6%
46.4%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 99
Grade 1021
Grade 11197
Grade 12378
School Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
Academic Schedule • 2026-2027
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Desert Winds Continuation High School
Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
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Key Dates & Holidays
Independence Day ObservedJul 3
New Teacher Orientation and SPED Teacher TrainingAug 3
All Teacher OrientationAug 5
First Day of Student AttendanceAug 10
Back to School Night (Minimum Day)Sep 2
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
End of First QuarterOct 9
Professional Development/Student Free DayOct 21
Veteran's Day HolidayNov 11
Thanksgiving Break RecessNov 23
End of Second QuarterDec 18
Winter Break RecessDec 21
Christmas DayDec 25
New Year's DayJan 1
Winter Break Recess ContinuesJan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day HolidayJan 18
Back to School Night (Minimum Day)Jan 27
Professional Development/Student Free DayFeb 3
Lincoln's Birthday Local HolidayFeb 12
President's Day HolidayFeb 15
End of Third QuarterMar 19
Spring Break RecessMar 22
Professional Development/Student Free DayApr 7
Memorial Day HolidayMay 31
Last Day of School Attendance / End of Fourth QuarterJun 3
Juneteenth HolidayJun 18
Key Dates & Holidays
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