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#8913 of 9,539 schools in CA
R. Rex Parris High
High School · Antelope Valley Union High · Palmdale, CA
An Antelope Valley Union High high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr., Palmdale, CA 93550
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at R. Rex Parris High score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 6% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R. Rex Parris High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmdale), 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
$63,811
Median home value
$378,700
Median rent
$1,573/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,358 | Compare → |
| Shepherd Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Palmdale Aerospace AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,213 | Compare → |
| Highland HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 2,778 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Antelope Valley Union High
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #13 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
R. Rex Parris High is listed in Antelope Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R. Rex Parris High
R. Rex Parris High is a public high school in Palmdale, CA, part of Antelope Valley Union High, serving approximately 583 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,913 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R. Rex Parris High
What grades does R. Rex Parris High serve?
R. Rex Parris High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend R. Rex Parris High?
R. Rex Parris High has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Rex Parris High?
The student-teacher ratio at R. Rex Parris High is 30.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R. Rex Parris High rank in CA?
R. Rex Parris High ranks #8,913 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is R. Rex Parris High's MySchoolScout rating?
R. Rex Parris High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 R. Rex Parris High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R. Rex Parris High has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is R. Rex Parris High a charter school?
No, R. Rex Parris High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R. Rex Parris High a Title I school?
No, R. Rex Parris High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R. Rex Parris High?
74.6% of students at R. Rex Parris 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
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (661) 274-1230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93550)
- 79,929
- Area average commute
- 42.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 93550; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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