School Profile · Lancaster
Antelope Valley High: Four in five leave college-ready. But suspensions run 4× the state rate.
Antelope Valley is a school of real strengths with one number worth interrogating. Most rating sites pick a side; we think both belong on the same page.
44900 North Division Street, 93535·Antelope Valley Union High·Lancaster·Grades 9-12·1,498 students·78% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(661) 948-8552·Website
Scope Score
44
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,097 statewide · #9 of 12 in Antelope Valley Union High
Antelope Valley High scores 44 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 37th percentile of 1,739 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “22% proficient” and call it done. Antelope Valley deserves a closer read. The school sits in Lancaster, where three in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 81.3% of students leave measurably college-ready, versus 35.5% statewide.
The story this school is actually telling
The launchpad · college readiness
81.3%
of students leave measurably college-ready, versus 35.5% statewide.
↑ what most “best schools” lists are measuring
The catch · suspensions
15.0%
of students were suspended, versus 4.0% statewide — worth asking about on a tour.
↓ the part no ranking site shows you
Proficient by 11th grade
22%
State 35%
Graduate
85%
State 88%
Pass an AP exam
81%
State 36%
Of 100 students here: 22 are proficient by 11th grade → 85 graduate → 81 pass an AP exam. The gaps between those bars are the questions to ask.
The 7 things our score weighs
Graduation rate
84.7%
State 87.6%
2.9pp below state avg
Exceeded standard
5.8%
State 15.5%
9.7pp below state avg
College readiness
81.3%
State 35.5%
AP exam pass rate above state avg
Met or exceeded
21.9%
State 34.6%
12.7pp below state avg
Chronic absenteeism
36.4%
State 32.1%
4.3pp above state avg
Suspension rate
15.0%
State 4.0%
10.9pp above state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
10.6%
State 17.7%
7.1pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask about the discipline philosophy and what a typical suspension is for. Numbers can't tell you whether a campus feels strict or chaotic — a visit can.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Elementary
Academies of the Antelope…
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High
Antelope Valley High
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Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
Stanza International Academy
Holston Dr · Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 11 students
4:1Private2.3 mi
Stanza International Academy
Holston Dr · Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 9 students
4:1Private2.3 mi
Paraclete High School
30th St W · Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 548 students
15:1Private4.7 mi
Lancaster Baptist School
E Lancaster Blvd · Amish · Grades Pre-K-12 · 381 students
20:1Private4.2 mi
Calvary Chapel Christian School
W Ave J · Brethren · Grades Pre-K-11 · 27 students
2:1Private2.1 mi
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic63.1%
White2.6%
Asian0.3%
Black29.7%
Other4.2%
GenderFemale 48.3%Male 51.7%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
1,498
Near CA avg (~1,450)
Free/Reduced Lunch
78%
14pp above CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
1 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,303
District avg: $13,452 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
10.6% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$50,398 – $133,882
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Antelope Valley High in Lancaster, 31.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Antelope Valley High trails its district average for low-income students by 2.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (9.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (38.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 21.9 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 259 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Homeless+41.0pp
77.4% vs 36.4% overall · n=31
Suspension · Black+16.8pp
31.8% vs 15.0% overall · n=534
ELA · Disabilities−21.9pp
11.7% vs 33.5% overall · n=77
2 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−9.2pp
0.0% vs 9.2% overall · n=77
Math · English Learner−10.3pp
0.0% vs 10.3% overall · n=32
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income259 tested
ELA 31.4%·Math 9.7%· -2.7pp vs district
Hispanic188 tested
ELA 38.8%·Math 10.2%· -0.1pp vs district
Black90 tested
ELA 16.9%·Math 5.6%· -6.7pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$61K
$24K below CA median
Median Home Value
$300K
$359K below CA median
Bachelor's+
14%
21pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2022) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
11.7 years avg experience
73 teachers · 14% first-year · 8% second-year
Teacher Credentials
80% fully credentialed
4.4% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
27 AP courses
104 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Graduation rate · 25%
84.7%
↓ vs CA 87.6% · 47th pctile
Exceeded standard · 22%
5.8%
↓ vs CA 15.5% · 40th pctile
College readiness · 20%
81.3%
↑ vs CA 35.5% · 77th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
21.9%
↓ vs CA 34.6% · 41th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
36.4%
↓ vs CA 32.1% · 47th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
15.0%
↓ vs CA 4.0% · 2th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
10.6%
↓ vs CA 17.7% · 37th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 304 | 9% | 24% | 23% | 43% | 34% | −14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 302 | 2% | 8% | 12% | 77% | 10% | −13 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 381 | 1% | 6% | 72% | 22% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 259 | 31.4% | −3 | −7 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 188 | 38.8% | −0 | −0 |
| Black/African American | 90 | 16.9% | −7 | −16 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley High ← | — | 44 | 5.8% | 21.9% | — | 15.0% |
| Desert Winds Continuation High | 0.4 mi | 8 | 1.3% | 7.0% | — | 8.2% |
| California average | — | 47 | 15.5% | 34.6% | — | 4.0% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Graduation Rate
84.7%
AP Exam Prepared
81.3%
A-G Completion
26.1%
A-G are the 15 courses (across 7 subjects) required for UC/CSU eligibility
College-Going Rate
44.0%
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1080 → #1115 → #1128 → #1116 → #1097
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,739 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Antelope Valley High a good high school?
Antelope Valley High has a Scope Score of 44 out of 100, placing it in the 37th percentile of California high schools and ranked #1,097 statewide. 5.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 9.7 percentage points below the California average of 15.5%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Antelope Valley High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 21.9% of students at Antelope Valley High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 5.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 16.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 5.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 606 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Antelope Valley High rank in California?
Antelope Valley High ranks #1,097 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 37th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Antelope Valley High?
36.4% of students at Antelope Valley High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 32.1%. The suspension rate is 15.0%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Antelope Valley High compare to other schools in Lancaster?
Antelope Valley High scores 44/100 (37th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 1,498 students. Use the schools in Lancaster page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Antelope Valley High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Antelope Valley High in Lancaster, 31.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Antelope Valley High trails its district average for low-income students by 2.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (9.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (38.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 21.9 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 259 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.