Antelope Valley Union High School District
School District · Lancaster, California
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
13
13 high
Enrollment
21,737
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
13
13 high
Enrollment
21,737
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
How this district compares
California rank
#608 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,984
$1,663 vs California median
District size
21,737 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Antelope Valley Union High ranks #608 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Antelope Valley Union High's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academies of the Antelope Valley (6.2/10), Phoenix High Community Day (6.2/10), and Quartz Hill High (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.2/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Antelope Valley Union High schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Antelope Valley Union High schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Antelope Valley Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academies of the Antelope Valley | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Phoenix High Community Day | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Quartz Hill High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Soar High (students on Academic Rise) | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Eastside High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Antelope Valley High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Palmdale High | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Littlerock High | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Lancaster High | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | William J. (pete) Knight High | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Antelope Valley Union High
Antelope Valley Union High is a Lancaster, California school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 21,737 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1. District-level spending was $15,984 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Antelope Valley Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Phoenix High Community Day, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Antelope Valley Union High students show an average math proficiency of 23.7% and ELA proficiency of 41.9%.
The district includes 13 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Antelope Valley Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Antelope Valley Union High with test data.
Schools in Antelope Valley Union High
13 schoolsHigh Schools13
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Lancaster
- Total Enrollment
- 21,737
- Teachers (FTE)
- 908
- District spending per student
- $15,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Antelope Valley Union High?
Antelope Valley Union High has 13 schools in total — 13 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Antelope Valley Union High?
The average composite rating for Antelope Valley Union High is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Antelope Valley Union High?
Antelope Valley Union High's district-level spending was $15,984 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Antelope Valley Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Antelope Valley Union High is 23.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Antelope Valley Union High?
Phoenix High Community Day is the highest-rated school in Antelope Valley Union High with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Antelope Valley Union High?
Across schools in Antelope Valley Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Antelope Valley Union High compare to other districts in California?
Antelope Valley Union High has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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