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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 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 21,716 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 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
21,716 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
909 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Antelope Valley Union High School District, which is ranked #1622 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1589 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
68%
56%
% Black
16%
5%
% White
9%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,208 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,517 is less than the state median of $18,396. 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
$16,208
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,517
$18,396
Best Antelope Valley Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix High Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 East Ave. H8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 729-3936
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Gr: 6-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Quartz Hill High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6040 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44701 32nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Gr: 9-12 | 2,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Highland High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39055 25th St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304
Gr: 9-12 | 2,778 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
William J. (Pete) Knight High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37423 70th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,520 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Eastside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Littlerock High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10833 East Avenue R
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-5209
Littlerock, CA 93543
(661) 944-5209
Gr: 9-12 | 1,526 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Palmdale High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2137 East Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 2,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Antelope Valley High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44900 North Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-8552
Gr: 9-12 | 1,512 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Desert Winds Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 East Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-7555
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 21,716 students.
What is the rank of Antelope Valley Union High School District?
Antelope Valley Union High School District is ranked #1622 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
68% of Antelope Valley Union High School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 $14,517 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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