Enrollment
677
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academies of the Antelope Valley compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academies of the Antelope Valley
Academies of the Antelope Valley is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Quartz Hill, California, enrolling 677 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,542 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #400.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Antelope Valley Union High also operates Quartz Hill High (3,175 students) and Highland High (2,706 students) alongside Academies of the Antelope Valley.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academies of the Antelope Valley compares
Academies of the Antelope Valley on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antelope Valley Union High, which includes Academies of the Antelope Valley.
$15,679
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 64.5%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,175
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~677 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Quartz Hill on the city page.
Is Academies of the Antelope Valley a good school?
Academies of the Antelope Valley earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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