How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Palmdale High | William J. (Pete) Knight High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmdale, CA | Palmdale, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,208 | 2,349 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.3:1 | 23.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.1% | 52.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Palmdale High | William J. (Pete) Knight High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,004 | $17,004 |
| District | Antelope Valley Union High | Antelope Valley Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Palmdale High | William J. (Pete) Knight High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| African American | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80.0% | 78.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Palmdale High | William J. (Pete) Knight High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 20 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 276:1 | 293.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 35.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 125 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.