Enrollment
1,489
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apple Valley, CA
Academy for Academic Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Academic Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060191107296Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Academic Excellence earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 15
- public schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Academic Excellence has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Academic Excellence ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Apple Valley, CA.
School address
District: Academy for Academic Excellence District · California
NCES ID 060191107296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Academic Excellence compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy for Academic Excellence
Academy for Academic Excellence is a large charter combined-grade school in Apple Valley, California, enrolling 1,489 students.
At 22.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,489 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #403, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (40%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Academy for Academic Excellence District spends $10,552 per pupil, 36% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Apple Valley's public schools, it stands alongside High Desert Premier Academy (208 students): Academy for Academic Excellence is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 18.9:1).
Academy for Academic Excellence District is a single-school charter district, so Academy for Academic Excellence operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Academy for Academic Excellence compares
Academy for Academic Excellence on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,489 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,489
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$10,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 46.5%
White 40.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Academy for Academic Excellence is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy for Academic Excellence District, which includes Academy for Academic Excellence.
$10,552
Per student
-36%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 79.1%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Similar other schools in Apple Valley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy for Academic Excellence
How many students attend Academy for Academic Excellence?
Academy for Academic Excellence has 1,489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apple Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Academic Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Academic Excellence is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Academic Excellence?
31.1% of students at Academy for Academic Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Academic Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Academic Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Academic Excellence?
Academy for Academic Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Academy for Academic Excellence rank among public schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Academic Excellence ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley on the city page.
Is Academy for Academic Excellence a good school?
Academy for Academic Excellence earns 17/100 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 Academy for Academic Excellence District?
None; Academy for Academic Excellence District is a single-school charter district, and Academy for Academic Excellence is its only campus.
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