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#8158 of 9,539 schools in CA

Apple Valley High

High School · Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley, CA

An Apple Valley Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11837 Navajo Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308

  • Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation13.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$12,735
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Apple Valley High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2017, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Apple Valley 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,137/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apple Valley), 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

$63,484

Median home value

$360,800

Median rent

$1,390/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Desert Premier AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.5K–121.4 mi284Compare →
Victor Valley Desert ChristianPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–122.9 mi103Compare →
Granite Hills HighEnrollment path unverified4.69–123.2 mi1,734Compare →
Excelsior CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.27–124.4 mi2,120Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Apple Valley Unified

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#3 of 14
District spending per student
$12,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Apple Valley High is listed in Apple Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Apple Valley High

Apple Valley High is a public high school in Apple Valley, CA, part of Apple Valley Unified, serving approximately 2,163 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,158 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Apple Valley High

What grades does Apple Valley High serve?

Apple Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Apple Valley High?

Apple Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Apple Valley High rank in CA?

Apple Valley High ranks #8,158 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Apple Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Apple Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Apple Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Apple Valley High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Apple Valley High a charter school?

No, Apple Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Apple Valley High a Title I school?

No, Apple Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apple Valley High?

65.0% of students at Apple Valley 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
2,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 92308)
42,402
Area average commute
41.7 min
Area median age
36.1
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 92308; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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