SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

Summary:

SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) is a public high school located in Lancaster, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 537 students. This exceptional school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking within the top 5% of all California high schools for several years.

SOAR High boasts exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the Antelope Valley Union High School District and the state of California on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 85.58% of SOAR High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 36.91% in the district and 55.73% statewide. The school's performance in mathematics and science was also significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, SOAR High has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, far exceeding the district's averages.

SOAR High's exceptional performance extends across its diverse student population, with the school ranking within the top 5% of California high schools for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. This level of equity and inclusivity is particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrates the school's commitment to supporting the academic success of all its students. When compared to nearby schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School District, such as Antelope Valley High, SOAR High stands out as a clear leader in academic performance, graduation rates, and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3041 West Avenue K
       Lancaster, CA  93536-5426


(661) 722-6509

District: Antelope Valley Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,095 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  30.4 Help
Number of students:  646

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.8%
African American:
11.9%
White:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Compare Details SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in California. It also ranks first 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 92.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) 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 (62.8%), African American (11.9%), White (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) is 30.4, which is the highest among 13 high schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) employs 21.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) is $6,095. 10 high schools in the Antelope Valley Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise):

SchoolDigger ranks SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) 112th of 2323 California public high schools. (See SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) 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 SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

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Rank History for all students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 62.60 404th 2063 80.4%
2008 72.88 222nd 2117 89.5%
2009 67.72 289th 2238 87.1%
2010 85.30 74th 2281 96.8%
2011 87.11 57th 2367 97.6%
2012 90.81 28th 2354 98.8%
2013 92.13 20th 2426 99.2%
2015 97.37 28th 1994 98.6%
2016 98.19 13th 2039 99.4%
2017 97.57 24th 2021 98.8%
2018 97.74 29th 2017 98.6%
2019 96.42 72nd 2133 96.6%
2022 95.03 111th 2123 94.8%
2023 97.08 52nd 2348 97.8%
2024 92.97 112th 2323 95.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.09 15th 1862 99.2%
2019 99.28 14th 1937 99.3%
2022 97.72 43rd 1943 97.8%
2023 99.51 17th 2247 99.2%
2024 97.95 32nd 2235 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.82 61st 1760 96.5%
2019 90.23 156th 1833 91.5%
2022 89.04 193rd 1858 89.6%
2023 94.96 79th 2118 96.3%
2024 87.60 175th 2098 91.7%
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Rank History for Male students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.80 15th 1834 99.2%
2019 98.61 33rd 1880 98.2%
2022 98.39 40th 1916 97.9%
2023 98.44 25th 2207 98.9%
2024 96.89 62nd 2172 97.1%
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Rank History for African American students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.19 13th 592 97.8%
2022 98.44 5th 522 99.0%
2023 99.26 4th 720 99.4%
2024 99.87 4th 721 99.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.90 16th 1742 99.1%
2019 98.63 23rd 1814 98.7%
2022 98.94 25th 1861 98.7%
2023 99.64 9th 2142 99.6%
2024 96.21 45th 2125 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.25 143rd 1204 88.1%
2023 95.15 25th 1434 98.3%
2024 95.89 14th 1406 99.0%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, January 20, 2013

Open Quote I love SOAR. I've never been happier at school.
First off, I look forward to school, well, I mean, waking up is never fun, but once I get there it is! The teachers are all so nice and supportive! The only tricky part is that you have to try hard to succeed. But it's not like you're throwing your life away to academics, you're just putting in a little more time. If you're looking for support and preparation, and fun, SOAR is for you! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 27, 2010

Open Quote While SOAR is still quite a "young" school, the students in this area finally have an option to help them seek out a brighter future. SOAR is primarily geared toward students who intend to pursue math & science careers, however students with nearly any interest can find their place at SOAR. The biggest disappointment about SOAR is the lack of sports and other extra curricular activities that a conventional high school environment might offer. In the end, the pros far outweigh the cons and the education available to students at SOAR is far superior to that at any other schools in the area. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Thursday, September 23, 2010

Open Quote SOAR High School is an excellent school. Not because the teacher are great and or the student are smart it just our own willness to learn and our desire to succeed in life. SOAR is an execellent opportunity to go to college and meet new people. You dont have to be the smartest kid on the block but if you have the spark to learn then SOAR will make your fire burn brightly. Close Quote



Enrollment information for SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 12 11 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2008 40 18 7 63 1 n/a n/a 0 129
2009 56 46 13 97 3 1 2 0 218
2010 82 49 16 124 2 1 4 0 278
2011 87 51 16 132 3 1 8 0 298
2012 80 45 15 163 1 2 17 0 323
2013 85 52 18 159 3 1 69 0 387
2014 78 58 16 217 2 2 11 0 384
2015 92 54 22 221 1 5 14 0 409
2016 76 53 25 227 1 3 18 0 403
2017 66 59 28 228 0 2 23 0 406
2018 66 51 36 237 1 1 27 0 419
2019 57 55 37 246 2 0 30 0 427
2020 58 62 35 267 2 0 29 0 453
2021 64 59 35 281 2 0 34 0 475
2022 49 61 37 280 1 0 36 0 464
2023 59 71 38 332 1 0 36 0 537
2024 70 77 47 406 2 1 43 0 646

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 SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 50 2.0 25.0 56
2008 129 6.0 21.5 21.7
2009 218 7.7 21.8 60.1
2010 278 11.0 25.2 68.7
2011 298 n/a n/a 65.4
2012 323 11.0 29.3 n/a
2013 387 13.0 29.7 51.2
2014 384 13.0 29.5 58.6
2015 409 13.0 31.4 57.2
2016 403 13.0 31.0 59.3
2017 406 13.2 30.7 57.9
2018 419 13.4 31.2 58
2019 427 14.0 30.3 52
2020 453 n/a n/a 49.9
2021 475 14.9 31.8 52.4
2022 464 14.1 32.7 52.8
2023 537 17.5 30.6 48.4
2024 646 21.2 30.4 56.5

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 SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 50 2.0 25.0 56
2008 129 6.0 21.5 21.7
2009 218 7.7 21.8 60.1
2010 278 11.0 25.2 68.7
2011 298 n/a n/a 65.4
2012 323 11.0 29.3 n/a
2013 387 13.0 29.7 51.2
2014 384 13.0 29.5 58.6
2015 409 13.0 31.4 57.2
2016 403 13.0 31.0 59.3
2017 406 13.2 30.7 57.9
2018 419 13.4 31.2 58
2019 427 14.0 30.3 52
2020 453 n/a n/a 49.9
2021 475 14.9 31.8 52.4
2022 464 14.1 32.7 52.8
2023 537 17.5 30.6 48.4
2024 646 21.2 30.4 56.5

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 SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,095

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

Impact of COVID-19 on SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 72nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 52nd of 2348 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Science (SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise))62.550.4
 12.1%
   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 (SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise))9291.2
 0.8%
   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 (SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise))6768.1
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Antelope Valley Union High)11.29.1
 2.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise))42.473.6
 31.2%
   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 Students427537
 25.8%
African American5571
 29.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3738
 2.7%
Hispanic246332
 35%
Pacific Islander00
White5759
 3.5%
Two or More Races3036
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%48.4%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

In the 2023-24 school year, 646 students attended SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise).

Students at SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) are 63% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% White, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

Yes! SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 112th of 2323 California high schools.


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