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Antelope Valley Union High: Antelope Valley Union High high schools lead at 39.0. A 58.7-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Near Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 38.1/100

Antelope Valley Union High has 13 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.1/100 — within 0.7 points of the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) at 64/100, where 33.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,452 per student (below the state average of $14,491). Chronic absenteeism averages 33.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.1
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
58.7
5.0 – 63.7
Avg Exceeded %
8.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 13 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
27.2/100
17.8%12.1%
HighDeveloping
39.0/100
128.7%35.6%

Antelope Valley Union High's high schools average 39.0/100 — 7.6 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Antelope Valley Union High, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
27.2
avg score · 1 school
High
39.0
avg score · 12 schools
Quartz Hill High
Solid
55/100
Highland High
Solid
50/100
+9 more high schools

District Analysis

Antelope Valley Union High has 13 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 38.1/100 — within 0.7 points of the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Antelope Valley Union High's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.0.

Score range of 58.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 33.8%, 15.9pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 7.2%, above the state average of 1.6%.

SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) leads the district at 64 with 33.2% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Antelope Valley Union High

1 Strong All-Around12 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
66.2%
White
7.7%
Asian
0.9%
Black
18.4%
Other
6.8%
Free/reduced lunch66% · economic need indicator, district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Antelope Valley Union High spends $13,452 per student in current expenditures — $1,038 below the state average of $14,491.

Per-pupil spending$13,452 · state avg $14,491
District enrollment21,991 students
2016–2020 trend↑ 10.7% · $12,151 → $13,452
Spending efficiency2.83 Scope Score pts / $1K
Spending breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary range$50,398–$133,882 · district schedule, CA median ~$98K
Teaching staff843 · full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Antelope Valley Union High

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (1)

Antelope Valley Union High has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.2 — 11.6 points below the state average of 38.8.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Academies of the Antelope Valley with a Scope Score of 27 and 7.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Academies of the Antelope Valley
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
27/100

High Schools (12)

Antelope Valley Union High has 12 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.0 — 7.6 points below the state average of 46.6.

The highest-scoring high school is SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) with a Scope Score of 64 and 33.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)
Antelope Valley Union High Strong All-Around
33.2%Solid
64/100
2Quartz Hill High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
15.7%Solid
55/100
3Highland High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
8.8%Solid
50/100
4William J. (Pete) Knight High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
8.0%Developing
49/100
5Eastside High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
48/100
6Lancaster High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
6.8%Developing
46/100
7Littlerock High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
7.1%Developing
44/100
8Antelope Valley High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
5.8%Developing
42/100
9Palmdale High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
5.3%Developing
40/100
10Desert Sands Charter
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
14/100
11R. Rex Parris High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
0.8%Needs Support
10/100
12Desert Winds Continuation High
Antelope Valley Union High Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
5/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 13 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Antelope Valley Union High

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Antelope Valley Union High a good school district?
Antelope Valley Union High has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.1/100, which is within 0.7 points of the state average. 8.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Antelope Valley Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Antelope Valley Union High is SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise) with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 33.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Antelope Valley Union High spend per student?
Antelope Valley Union High spends $13,452 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,491. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Antelope Valley Union High?
Teacher salaries in Antelope Valley Union High range from $50,398–$133,882 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.