Antelope Valley High

Summary:

Antelope Valley High is a public high school located in Lancaster, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,558 students. The school is part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District, which is ranked 1067 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Antelope Valley High consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.12% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the district average of 36.91% and the state average of 55.73%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate for 11th-grade students was only 6.43%, significantly lower than the district (10.73%) and state (27.9%) averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined, dropping from 87.3% in 2018-2019 to 82.0% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has increased from 6.7% to 12.1% during the same period, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Antelope Valley High's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools within the same district, such as Quartz Hill High and SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise), which have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The nearby charter schools, such as Assurance Learning Academy, Desert Sands Charter, and Mission Academy, also outperform Antelope Valley High in academic measures, despite serving a similar demographic of students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 44900 North Division St.
       Lancaster, CA  93535-2538


(661) 948-8552

District: Antelope Valley Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1662nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,455 Help


Feeder schools for Antelope Valley High:

Elementary:    El Dorado Elementary
    Joshua Elementary
    Linda Verde Elementary
    Mariposa Elementary
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Middle:    Piute Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  1,512

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.9%
African American:
28.7%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Antelope Valley High ranks worse than 71.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 13 ranked high schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Antelope Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.9%), African American (28.7%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Antelope Valley Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Antelope Valley High is 21.7, which is the 3rd best among 13 high schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Antelope Valley High is $9,455, which is the 4th highest among 13 high schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Antelope Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Antelope Valley High 1662nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Antelope Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Antelope Valley Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Antelope Valley Union High 1067th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Antelope Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.89 829th 1653 49.8%
2005 26.75 1138th 1901 40.1%
2006 26.44 1202nd 1968 38.9%
2007 26.45 1252nd 2063 39.3%
2008 22.96 1412th 2117 33.3%
2009 22.56 1727th 2238 22.8%
2010 20.39 1600th 2281 29.9%
2011 18.55 1691st 2367 28.6%
2012 20.98 1576th 2354 33.1%
2013 23.19 1535th 2426 36.7%
2015 29.41 1353rd 1994 32.1%
2016 26.22 1424th 2039 30.2%
2017 25.84 1437th 2021 28.9%
2018 23.15 1463rd 2017 27.5%
2019 16.15 1725th 2133 19.1%
2022 16.08 1765th 2123 16.9%
2023 16.24 1798th 2348 23.4%
2024 20.45 1662nd 2323 28.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.60 478th 515 7.2%
2023 2.40 774th 786 1.5%
2024 36.27 461st 804 42.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 576th 938 38.6%
2019 33.67 645th 941 31.5%
2022 29.34 849th 1044 18.7%
2023 37.90 528th 1323 60.1%
2024 24.06 1080th 1350 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.22 1162nd 1547 24.9%
2024 31.39 934th 1534 39.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.38 1342nd 1862 27.9%
2019 17.20 1567th 1937 19.1%
2022 18.39 1594th 1943 18.0%
2023 17.17 1736th 2247 22.7%
2024 23.38 1576th 2235 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.16 1365th 1760 22.4%
2019 15.72 1516th 1833 17.3%
2022 13.84 1626th 1858 12.5%
2023 15.32 1715th 2118 19.0%
2024 19.78 1596th 2098 23.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.73 948th 1052 9.9%
2019 24.77 898th 1117 19.6%
2022 32.54 753rd 1161 35.1%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.23 1st 12 91.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.27 1379th 1834 24.8%
2019 15.25 1550th 1880 17.6%
2022 17.39 1566th 1916 18.3%
2023 15.39 1726th 2207 21.8%
2024 19.64 1601st 2172 26.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.95 458th 582 21.3%
2019 18.11 490th 592 17.2%
2022 19.40 444th 522 14.9%
2023 15.29 646th 720 10.3%
2024 19.95 610th 721 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.51 1251st 1742 28.2%
2019 19.62 1410th 1814 22.3%
2022 20.19 1491st 1861 19.9%
2023 23.78 1520th 2142 29.0%
2024 29.86 1374th 2125 35.3%
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Rank History for White students at Antelope Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.50 890th 1173 24.1%
2019 22.25 975th 1222 20.2%
2022 12.35 1070th 1204 11.1%
2023 12.95 1197th 1434 16.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Antelope Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2137 223 95 277 19 n/a n/a 0 2751
1989 2083 257 95 380 32 n/a n/a 0 2847
1990 1960 297 116 504 18 n/a n/a 0 2895
1991 1887 289 129 581 19 n/a n/a 0 2905
1992 1936 324 137 601 15 n/a n/a 0 3013
1993 1762 350 107 604 20 n/a n/a 0 2843
1994 1606 406 107 667 17 n/a n/a 0 2803
1995 1240 462 137 635 11 n/a n/a 0 2485
1996 1240 462 137 635 11 n/a n/a 0 2485
1997 1049 432 126 595 12 n/a n/a 0 2214
1998 961 436 98 648 13 n/a n/a 0 2156
1999 948 489 71 662 13 n/a n/a 0 2183
2000 1069 457 66 720 13 n/a n/a 0 2325
2001 988 568 79 735 9 n/a n/a 1 2380
2002 771 784 73 847 22 n/a n/a 76 2573
2003 771 784 73 847 22 n/a n/a 76 2573
2004 750 946 79 976 23 n/a n/a 92 2866
2005 727 937 82 1070 20 n/a n/a 7 2843
2006 593 907 67 1144 18 n/a n/a 1 2730
2007 399 763 50 986 13 n/a n/a 6 2217
2008 322 741 49 959 9 n/a n/a 0 2080
2009 279 592 30 887 7 7 14 0 1816
2010 265 595 30 869 9 2 2 0 1772
2011 239 596 28 912 7 2 22 0 1806
2012 195 557 30 878 7 0 105 0 1772
2013 283 528 30 716 108 3 48 0 1716
2014 161 549 32 924 15 1 44 0 1726
2015 141 573 28 911 12 2 51 0 1718
2016 127 606 20 994 11 2 61 0 1821
2017 103 598 15 1086 7 2 62 0 1873
2018 79 543 16 1057 3 2 61 0 1761
2019 68 520 13 996 4 0 63 0 1664
2020 70 444 9 917 4 2 60 0 1506
2021 71 397 9 891 5 4 70 0 1447
2022 62 413 7 906 5 2 63 0 1458
2023 63 429 10 992 6 3 55 0 1558
2024 46 434 10 966 5 2 49 0 1512

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Antelope Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2751 96.2 28.5 n/a
1989 2847 103.7 27.4 n/a
1990 2895 114.0 25.3 n/a
1991 2905 119.8 24.2 n/a
1992 3013 121.7 24.7 14.4
1993 2843 91.3 31.1 17.5
1994 2803 87.9 31.9 23.9
1995 2485 84.5 29.4 28.4
1996 2485 84.5 29.4 28.4
1997 2214 79.3 27.9 30.8
1998 2156 87.1 24.8 36.4
1999 2183 88.4 24.7 48.2
2000 2325 98.0 23.7 32.6
2001 2380 102.6 23.2 40.7
2002 2573 108.6 23.7 48
2003 2573 108.6 23.7 48
2004 2866 113.0 25.4 47.4
2005 2843 124.0 22.9 47.3
2006 2730 112.8 24.2 80
2007 2217 109.0 20.3 88.2
2008 2080 132.0 15.8 73.5
2009 1816 95.0 16.9 74.6
2010 1772 91.2 19.4 79.9
2011 1806 n/a n/a 83.1
2012 1772 81.7 21.6 n/a
2013 1716 80.1 21.4 72.6
2014 1726 78.8 21.9 74.7
2015 1718 80.0 21.4 77.1
2016 1821 81.0 22.4 81.3
2017 1873 82.1 22.7 82.4
2018 1761 80.7 21.8 86.1
2019 1664 78.4 21.2 72.8
2020 1506 n/a n/a 82.9
2021 1447 69.5 20.8 86
2022 1458 68.1 21.3 82.7
2023 1558 68.3 22.7 82.9
2024 1512 69.5 21.7 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Antelope Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2751 96.2 28.5 n/a
1989 2847 103.7 27.4 n/a
1990 2895 114.0 25.3 n/a
1991 2905 119.8 24.2 n/a
1992 3013 121.7 24.7 14.4
1993 2843 91.3 31.1 17.5
1994 2803 87.9 31.9 23.9
1995 2485 84.5 29.4 28.4
1996 2485 84.5 29.4 28.4
1997 2214 79.3 27.9 30.8
1998 2156 87.1 24.8 36.4
1999 2183 88.4 24.7 48.2
2000 2325 98.0 23.7 32.6
2001 2380 102.6 23.2 40.7
2002 2573 108.6 23.7 48
2003 2573 108.6 23.7 48
2004 2866 113.0 25.4 47.4
2005 2843 124.0 22.9 47.3
2006 2730 112.8 24.2 80
2007 2217 109.0 20.3 88.2
2008 2080 132.0 15.8 73.5
2009 1816 95.0 16.9 74.6
2010 1772 91.2 19.4 79.9
2011 1806 n/a n/a 83.1
2012 1772 81.7 21.6 n/a
2013 1716 80.1 21.4 72.6
2014 1726 78.8 21.9 74.7
2015 1718 80.0 21.4 77.1
2016 1821 81.0 22.4 81.3
2017 1873 82.1 22.7 82.4
2018 1761 80.7 21.8 86.1
2019 1664 78.4 21.2 72.8
2020 1506 n/a n/a 82.9
2021 1447 69.5 20.8 86
2022 1458 68.1 21.3 82.7
2023 1558 68.3 22.7 82.9
2024 1512 69.5 21.7 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Antelope Valley High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,455

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Antelope Valley High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1725th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1798th of 2348 High schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Science (Antelope Valley High)2.65.1
 2.6%
   10th Grade Science (Antelope Valley Union High)12.111.2
 0.8%
   10th Grade Science (California)23.224.1
 0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Antelope Valley High)28.827.8
 1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Antelope Valley Union High)37.733.4
 4.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Antelope Valley High)5.73.5
 2.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Antelope Valley Union High)11.29.1
 2.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Antelope Valley High)2.86
 3.2%
   12th Grade Science (Antelope Valley Union High)10.413.8
 3.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16641558
 6.4%
African American520429
 17.5%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic996992
 0.4%
Pacific Islander03
White6863
 7.4%
Two or More Races6355
 12.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.8%82.9%
 10.1%


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Antelope Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : El Dorado Elementary
Elementary : Joshua Elementary
Elementary : Linda Verde Elementary
Elementary : Mariposa Elementary
Elementary : Sierra Elementary
Middle : Piute Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,512 students attended Antelope Valley High.

Antelope Valley High ranks 1662nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Antelope Valley High are 64% Hispanic, 29% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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