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William J. (Pete) Knight High School

37423 70th St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (661) 533-9000
www.knightpalmdalehs.org
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William J. (Pete) Knight High School serves 3,035 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,035 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85% (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 3,035 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,035 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William J. (Pete) Knight High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
47%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William J. (Pete) Knight High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
80%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.34
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of William J. (Pete) Knight High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of William J. (Pete) Knight High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William J. (Pete) Knight High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 85%, which is equal to the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend William J. (Pete) Knight High School?

3,035 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, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of William J. (Pete) Knight High School?

William J. (Pete) Knight High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,035 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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