Quality of Life
Hesperia Living
Adorned by the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountain ranges, Hesperia was named the “star of the west” more than 100 years ago. Hesperia offers the best of the Southern California lifestyle at a price that families can afford. Clean air, over 350 days of sunshine, and deep blue skies entice businesses and residents to Hesperia.Public Safety
Police protection is provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, administered by a captain and staffed by a lieutenant, seven sergeants, five detectives, eight sheriff service specialists, one secretary, eight office specialists, one administrative aid, 27 patrol cars, ten unmarked vehicles, two patrol motorcycles, six off-highway motorcycles, seven 4x4 sheriff service specialist units, and 42 deputies. Contact: Hesperia Police Department- (760) 947-1500Fire Protection for the City of Hesperia is provided by the San Bernardino County Fire Department through a contractual agreement. The County Fire Department is a full service department, providing to the community; fire suppression, fire prevention and planning, disaster preparedness, hazardous materials management and emergency medical services. The department is 59 members strong and includes two battalion chiefs, two prevention officers, and four clerical staff.
Equipment includes one 75’ paramedic aerial truck, five paramedic engines (two wild land), one water tender, and four paramedic ambulances operating from one station of seven personnel, two stations of five personnel and one unmanned (reserve) station that also serves as the City’s hazardous disposal facility. The fire department headquarters for the City of Hesperia is located at 17288 Olive Street and can be contacted at (760) 947-8023.
Health
Hesperia has access to three medical centers with a total of 384 beds and 400 physicians in its surrounding areas. Both air and ground ambulance service are available twenty-four hours a day.
Education
The Hesperia Unified School District encompasses twelve elementary schools, three choice schools, four charter schools, three middle schools, and six high schools. School |
Grades |
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Carmel Elementary |
K-6 |
Cottonwood Elementary |
K-6 |
Cypress School of the Arts |
K-6 |
Eucalyptus Elementary |
K-6 |
Hollyvale Elementary |
K-6 |
Joshua Circle Elementary |
K-6 |
Juniper Elementary |
K-6 |
Kingston Elementary |
K-6 |
Krystal School of Science, Math, & Technology |
K-6 |
Lime Street Elementary |
P-6 |
Maple Elementary |
K-6 |
Mesa Grande Elementary |
K-6 |
Mesquite Trails Elementary |
K-6 |
Mission Crest Elementary |
K-6 |
Topaz Preparatory Academy |
K-8 |
LaVerne Preparatory Academy (charter school) |
K-8 |
Pathways to College (charter school) |
K-8 |
Cedar Middle |
7-8 |
Hesperia Junior High |
7-8 |
Ranchero Middle |
7-8 |
Encore School for the Performing & Visual Arts |
7-12 |
Mirus Secondary (charter school) |
7-12 |
Hesperia High |
9-12 |
Oak Hills |
9-12 |
Sultana High |
9-12 |
Summit Leadership Academy (charter school) |
9-12 |
Hesperia Christian School (private school) |
P-12 |
New Life Christian Academy (private school) |
P-6 |
California Baptist University, Brandman University (formerly Chapman University) (5 miles), Azusa Pacific University (5 miles), Victor Valley Community College (7 miles), University of La Verne (7 miles), Barstow Community College (30 miles), California State University San Bernardino (30 miles), University of Redlands (40 miles), University of Phoenix (40 miles), and Loma Linda University (40 miles). Most offer adult learner evening classes.
Universities
California State University, San Bernardino |
University of California, Riverside |
Brandman University |
University of Redlands |
Loma Linda University |
California Baptist University |
Azusa Pacific University |
University of La Verne |
Colleges
Barstow College |
Riverside Community College |
Chaffey College |
San Bernardino Valley College |
Citrus College |
San Joaquin Valley College |
Crafton Hills College |
Summit Career College |
Platt College |
Victor Valley College |
Technical Schools
Aero Tech Academy |
Concorde Career Institute |
Bridges Beauty College |
International Air Academy |
Skyway Trucking School |