Students On Academic Rise High School is an early college high school in Lancaster, California. The high school is a joint project of the Antelope Valley Union High School District and Antelope Valley College. SOAR stands for Students on Academic Rise. The school was founded in 2006.
Serving 646 students in grades 9-12, Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)'s student population of 646 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) is 0.57, 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
#1128 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Star
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)'s ranking?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) is ranked #1128 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) often compared to?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)is often viewed alongside schools like Quartz Hill High School, Nancy Cory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)?
The graduation rate of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)?
646 students attend Soar High (Students On Academic Rise).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) offer ?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) part of?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) is part of Antelope Valley Union High School District.
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