Academy for Academic Excellence District

Apple Valley, California — 1 schools

1,484
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,919
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy for Academic Excellence District operates 1 public schools serving 1,484 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,489 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Bernardino County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,919 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.6% local, 79.1% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #1142 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 496.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Academy for Academic Excellence District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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
1142 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Bernardino County county, where this district is located.

$1,692
Studio/mo
$1,777
1 BR/mo
$2,201
2 BR/mo
$2,912
3 BR/mo
$3,514
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy for Academic Excellence District?

Academy for Academic Excellence District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,484 students.

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

Academy for Academic Excellence District spends $10,919 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1142 in California.

What is the average rent near Academy for Academic Excellence District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Bernardino County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 #1142 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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