Academies of the Antelope Valley vs Desert Sands Charter
Academies of the Antelope Valley and Desert Sands Charter are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.2 out of 10. In math proficiency, Academies of the Antelope Valley leads at 24.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Academies of the Antelope Valley
Quartz Hill, CA
6.2/10
High School6th – 12thCharter
668 students
Desert Sands Charter
Lancaster, CA
6.0/10
High School8th – 12thCharter
690 students
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| Metric | Academies of the Antelope Valley | Desert Sands Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 9.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.2% | 83.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #5,182 of 9,557 | #5,602 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 46th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Academies of the Antelope Valley | Desert Sands Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 48.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Academies of the Antelope Valley | Desert Sands Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 8th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 668 | 690 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.2% | 83.5% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 90%+ | 18.0% |
| District | Antelope Valley Union High | Desert Sands Charter District |
| City | Quartz Hill | Lancaster |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Quartz Hill (93536) | Lancaster (93535) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,927 | $65,989 |
| Median Home Value | $484,900 | $336,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,946 | $1,650 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.5% | 14.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 15.6% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 34 min |