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#4455 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Phoenix High Community Day
High School · Antelope Valley Union High · Lancaster, CA
An Antelope Valley Union High high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
228 East Ave. H8, Lancaster, CA 93535
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix High Community Day score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phoenix High Community Day sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,788/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), 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
$65,989
Median home value
$336,200
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Winds Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Antelope Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,512 | Compare → |
| League of Angels Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Seton, Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 999 | Compare → |
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.
Antelope Valley Union High
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phoenix High Community Day is listed in Antelope Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix High Community Day
Phoenix High Community Day is a public high school in Lancaster, CA, part of Antelope Valley Union High, serving approximately 43 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,455 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix High Community Day
What grades does Phoenix High Community Day serve?
Phoenix High Community Day serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix High Community Day?
Phoenix High Community Day has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High Community Day is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix High Community Day rank in CA?
Phoenix High Community Day ranks #4,455 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Phoenix High Community Day's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix High Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Phoenix High Community Day?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix High Community Day has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Phoenix High Community Day a charter school?
No, Phoenix High Community Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix High Community Day a Title I school?
No, Phoenix High Community Day is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix High Community Day?
76.7% of students at Phoenix High Community Day 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
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (661) 729-3936
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 93535)
- 80,478
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 93535; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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