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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. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Antelope Valley Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
22,303 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
921 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Antelope Valley Union High School District, which is ranked #1663 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1646 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
60 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
544 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,837 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
56%
# Black Students
3,625 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
2,199 Students
1,235,110 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:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,272
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,705
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,201
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,645
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,782 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. 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 $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$352 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$315 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,782
$19,801
Spending / Student
$14,135
$18,236
Best Antelope Valley Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3041 W. Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 E. Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6300 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-7655
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-7655
Grades: 6-12
| 638 students
Rank: #44.
Quartz Hill High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6040 W. Ave. L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,031 students
Rank: #55.
William J. (Pete) Knight High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37423 70th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,927 students
Rank: #66.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44701 32nd St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 2,726 students
Rank: #77.
Highland High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
39055 25th St. W.
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304
Grades: 9-12
| 2,844 students
Rank: #88.
Eastside High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,744 students
Rank: #99.
Palmdale High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2137 E. Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 2,505 students
Rank: #1010.
Littlerock High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10833 E. Ave. R
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-5209
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-5209
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #1111.
Antelope Valley High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44900 N. Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #1212.
R. Rex Parris High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #1313.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 E. Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
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 rank of Antelope Valley Union High School District?
Antelope Valley Union High School District is ranked #1663 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
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 $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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