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#5337 of 9,539 schools in CA
Adelanto High
High School · Victor Valley Union High · Adelanto, CA
A Victor Valley Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15620 Joshua St., Adelanto, CA 92392
- Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Adelanto High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 26% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adelanto High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,573/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adelanto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,652
Median home value
$365,800
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92392; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave River Academy - Oro GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Taylion High Desert Academy/adelantoCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Bright Futures Academy - AdelantoPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 3–12 | 3.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Dynamic Hope Schools - AdelantoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Victor Valley Union High
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adelanto High is listed in Victor Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adelanto High
Adelanto High is a public high school in Adelanto, CA, part of Victor Valley Union High, serving approximately 2,229 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,337 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
What's said publicly about Adelanto High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adelanto High
What grades does Adelanto High serve?
Adelanto High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Adelanto High?
Adelanto High has an enrollment of approximately 2,229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adelanto High?
The student-teacher ratio at Adelanto High is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adelanto High rank in CA?
Adelanto High ranks #5,337 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Adelanto High's MySchoolScout rating?
Adelanto High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adelanto High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adelanto High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Adelanto High a charter school?
No, Adelanto High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adelanto High a Title I school?
No, Adelanto High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adelanto High?
81.6% of students at Adelanto High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (760) 246-3909
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92392)
- 64,352
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92392; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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