Antelope Valley Union High School District

44811 N. Sierra Hwy.
Lancaster, CA 93534-3226
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Antelope Valley Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 22,303 students in Antelope Valley Union High School District.
Public Schools in Antelope Valley Union High School District have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
22,303 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
921 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
12%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Antelope Valley Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
38%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Antelope Valley Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
74%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Antelope Valley Union High  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
60 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
544 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,837 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
56%
# Black Students
3,625 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
2,199 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,002 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,272
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,705
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,201
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,645
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,135 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$352 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Antelope Valley Union High  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$315 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Antelope Valley Union High  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,782
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Antelope Valley Union High  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,135
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Antelope Valley Union High  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Antelope Valley Union High School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3041 W. Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
228 E. Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Quartz Hill High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 53%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6040 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,031 students
Rank: #44.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
Math: 24% | Reading: 48%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-7655
Grades: 6-12
| 638 students
Rank: #55.
William J. (Pete) Knight High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 47%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37423 70th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,927 students
Rank: #66.
Lancaster High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44701 32nd St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 2,726 students
Rank: #77.
Highland High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
39055 25th St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304
Grades: 9-12
| 2,844 students
Rank: #88.
Eastside High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,744 students
Rank: #99.
Littlerock High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10833 E. Ave. R
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-5209
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Antelope Valley High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44900 N. Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Palmdale High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 28%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2137 E. Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 2,505 students
Rank: #1212.
R. Rex Parris High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #1313.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 16%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 E. Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Grades: 9-12
| 714 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Antelope Valley Union High School District?
Antelope Valley Union High School District manages 13 public schools serving 22,303 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Antelope Valley Union High School District?
67% of Antelope Valley Union High School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Antelope Valley Union High School District?
Antelope Valley Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Antelope Valley Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,135 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 22,303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 74%
  • : 12%
  • : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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