Serving 2,927 students in grades 9-12, William J. (Pete) Knight 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 15%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William J. (Pete) Knight High School's student population of 2,927 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of William J. (Pete) Knight High School is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are William J. (Pete) Knight High School often compared to?
William J. (Pete) Knight High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmdale High School, Highland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William J. (Pete) Knight High School?
The graduation rate of William J. (Pete) Knight High School is 81%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend William J. (Pete) Knight High School?
2,927 students attend William J. (Pete) Knight High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of William J. (Pete) Knight High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William J. (Pete) Knight High School?
William J. (Pete) Knight High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William J. (Pete) Knight High School offer ?
William J. (Pete) Knight High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William J. (Pete) Knight High School part of?
William J. (Pete) Knight High School is part of Antelope Valley Union High School District.
School Calendar
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Last Day of School/End of 2nd Semester
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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