Antelope Valley Union High

Lancaster, California — 13 schools

22,035
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$17,004
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Antelope Valley Union High operates 13 public schools serving 22,035 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 21,202 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,004 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 20.3% local, 64.5% state, and 15.3% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $78,423 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #686 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 9 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (162 AP courses district-wide), a 330.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 50.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% African American, 7.4% White across the district's schools.

Antelope Valley Union High school enrollment varies 167× across entities

Antelope Valley Union High school enrollment ranges from 19 students (lowest) to 3,175 students (highest), a spread of 3,156 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Antelope Valley Union High has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Antelope Valley Union High student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Antelope Valley Union High is typically wider than the Antelope Valley Union High-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Antelope Valley Union High chronic absenteeism rate is 50.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.3%
Federal
64.5%
State
20.3%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
686 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,423
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in Antelope Valley Union High.

White 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
African American 18.8%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9 / 13
Schools with AP
162 AP courses total
330.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
50.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Antelope Valley Union High

School Enrollment
Quartz Hill High
3,175
Highland High
2,706
Lancaster High
2,688
Eastside High
2,631
William J. (Pete) Knight High
2,349
Palmdale High
2,208
Littlerock High
1,507
Antelope Valley High
1,498
Academies of the Antelope Valley
Charter
677
Soar High (Students on Academic Rise)
670
Desert Winds Continuation High
605
R. Rex Parris High
469
Phoenix High Community Day
19

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Antelope Valley Union High?

Antelope Valley Union High has 13 schools, including 12 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 22,035 students.

How much does Antelope Valley Union High spend per student?

Antelope Valley Union High spends $17,004 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #686 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Antelope Valley Union High?

The average teacher salary in Antelope Valley Union High is $78,423 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Antelope Valley Union High?

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

What is the demographic composition of Antelope Valley Union High?

Antelope Valley Union High students are 66.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% African American, 7.4% White, 2.1% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Antelope Valley Union High?

Antelope Valley Union High has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #686 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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