Apple Valley High School is a public four-year high school located in Apple Valley, California, United States. It is a part of the Apple Valley Unified School District. Built in 1967, it was the only comprehensive high school in the Town of Apple Valley until 1999 when Granite Hills High School opened.
Serving 2,211 students in grades 9-12, Apple Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Apple Valley High serves the southern part of its school district in Apple Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 164 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apple Valley High School's student population of 2,211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,211 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apple Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apple Valley High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7319 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sundevil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apple Valley High School's ranking?
Apple Valley High School is ranked #7319 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Apple Valley High School often compared to?
Apple Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apple Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Apple Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Apple Valley High School?
2,211 students attend Apple Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Apple Valley High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apple Valley High School?
Apple Valley High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Apple Valley High School offer ?
Apple Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Apple Valley High School part of?
Apple Valley High School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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