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#6546 of 9,539 schools in CA
Quartz Hill High
High School · Antelope Valley Union High · Quartz Hill, CA
An Antelope Valley Union High high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6040 West Avenue L, Quartz Hill, CA 93536
- Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Quartz Hill High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Quartz Hill High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,927
Median home value
$484,900
Median rent
$1,946/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93536; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academies of the Antelope ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Anapasec AdventuresPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Academy of Divergent LearnersPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Eduventuring Academy PspPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 7 | 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.
Antelope Valley Union High
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Quartz Hill High is listed in Antelope Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quartz Hill High
Quartz Hill High is a public high school in Quartz Hill, CA, part of Antelope Valley Union High, serving approximately 3,170 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,546 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Quartz Hill High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quartz Hill High
What grades does Quartz Hill High serve?
Quartz Hill High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Quartz Hill High?
Quartz Hill High has an enrollment of approximately 3,170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quartz Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Quartz Hill High is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quartz Hill High rank in CA?
Quartz Hill High ranks #6,546 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Quartz Hill High's MySchoolScout rating?
Quartz Hill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Quartz Hill High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quartz Hill High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Quartz Hill High a charter school?
No, Quartz Hill High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quartz Hill High a Title I school?
No, Quartz Hill High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quartz Hill High?
44.1% of students at Quartz Hill 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
- 3,170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (661) 718-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93536)
- 72,013
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 93536; 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
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