- Enrollment
- 3,175
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quartz Hill, CA
Academies of the Antelope Valley
Federal NCES profile for Academies of the Antelope Valley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060282013154Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academies of the Antelope Valley earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Quartz Hill · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academies of the Antelope Valley has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academies of the Antelope Valley ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quartz Hill, CA.
School address
District: Antelope Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 060282013154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Academies of the Antelope Valley held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060282013154 · Quartz Hill, CA Other · MID · CHARTER
677 enr · 22.6:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Quartz Hill High (3,175 students)
Academies of the Antelope Valley held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Academies of the Antelope Valley in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quartz Hill Hi
Quartz Hill High
3,175 students
- Highland High
Highland High
2,706 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
2,688 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High
2,631 students
- William J. (Pe
William J. (Pete) Knight High
2,349 students
- This school 677
Academies of the Antelope Valley
677 students
What this shows Academies of the Antelope Valley reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academies of the Antelope Valley compares
Academies of the Antelope Valley held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 13.0%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Academies of the Antelope Valley is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Antelope Valley Union High reports $15,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academies of the Antelope Valley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William J. (Pete) Knight High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academies of the Antelope Valley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,706
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,688
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,631
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,349
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academies of the Antelope Valley
How many students attend Academies of the Antelope Valley?
Academies of the Antelope Valley has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quartz Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academies of the Antelope Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Academies of the Antelope Valley is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academies of the Antelope Valley?
55.3% of students at Academies of the Antelope Valley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academies of the Antelope Valley?
The largest demographic group at Academies of the Antelope Valley is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Quartz Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academies of the Antelope Valley?
Academies of the Antelope Valley has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academies of the Antelope Valley rank among public schools in Quartz Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Academies of the Antelope Valley ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quartz Hill, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Antelope Valley Union High?
Besides Academies of the Antelope Valley, Antelope Valley Union High also operates Quartz Hill High (3,175 students), Highland High (2,706 students), and Lancaster High (2,688 students). See the Antelope Valley Union High district page for the complete list.