Academy for Academic Excellence District

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Apple Valley, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Academy for Academic Excellence District #1120 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,552 per pupil, Academy for Academic Excellence District ranks #1757 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,484
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,552
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy for Academic Excellence District operates 1 public schools serving 1,484 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Bernardino County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,552 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 13.6% local, 79.1% state, and 7.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 36/100, ranked #1120 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 496.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 29.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.5% Hispanic or Latino, 40.0% White, 3.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Academy for Academic Excellence, enrolling 1,489 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Academy for Academic Excellence accounts for 100.0% of all Academy for Academic Excellence District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Academy for Academic Excellence District a distant remainder — means Academy for Academic Excellence District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy for Academic Excellence District student-counselor ratio is 496:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Academy for Academic Excellence District chronic absenteeism rate is 29.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Academy for Academic Excellence District is typically wider than the Academy for Academic Excellence District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
79.1%
State
13.6%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
1120 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Academy for Academic Excellence District.

White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 6.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
496.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy for Academic Excellence District

School Enrollment
Academy for Academic Excellence
Charter
1,489

How Academy for Academic Excellence District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ravenswood City Elementary Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Pierce Joint Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Roseland Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Empire Springs Charter District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Riverdale Joint Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Academy for Academic Excellence District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy for Academic Excellence District?

Academy for Academic Excellence District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,484 students.

How much does Academy for Academic Excellence District spend per student?

Academy for Academic Excellence District spends $10,552 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1120 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Academy for Academic Excellence District?

Academy for Academic Excellence District students are 46.5% Hispanic or Latino, 40.0% White, 3.5% Asian, 2.9% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Academy for Academic Excellence District?

Academy for Academic Excellence District has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1120 out of 1517 districts in California.