Apple Valley High School

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Apple Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11837 Navajo Rd,  Apple Valley, CA
Apple Valley Unified School District
4.0
3.1
2,211 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dustin Conrad
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
77.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
353:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
55.5%
White
32%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Filipino
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 377 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 341 Students
San Diego State University 337 Students
University of California - Irvine 330 Students
University of California - San Diego 302 Students
Victor Valley College 275 Students
California State University - Long Beach 250 Students
University of California - Berkeley 241 Students
San Francisco State University 222 Students
California Baptist University 216 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 206 Students
Business 172 Students
Psychology 146 Students
Biology 139 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 65 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 55 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Criminology 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 534 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
4/17/2026
It's aight, for a school in a desert. Though I wouldn't necessarily attend this place if not necessary.
4.0 Junior
4/2/2026
Apple valley high school is a great experience, I made many friends and learned a lot about what I want to do in life and colleges. I have done many sports and have received many awards.
4.0 Junior
5/26/2025
It's a quite mundane high school. The teachers are overall good at their jobs, and most do seem passionate about their subject. The school does help a little with the college application process, but it's nothing spectacular. Really, it's just fine all around.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/22/2026
Horrible school, can’t say anything good about them to be honest.
1.0 other
6/20/2022
The school infrastructure is in bad repair. The gym and theater are in poor condition and completely inadequate for the needs of the student body. The majority of the classrooms are "portables" that have been in use for decades without proper maintenance. The brick and mortar sections of the school...
1.0 parent
3/26/2020
Very bad school. Its about money, its about themself, Dont care for the students.
5.0 student
12/10/2019
I would rate this a 4 out of 5 because there are some things that need to be fixed.

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Apple Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Apple Valley, CA and is served by the Apple Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,211 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Apple Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $466,837. Discover additional schools in the area, like High Desert Premier Academy, Granite Hills High School, Excelsior Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Apple Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Apple Valley High School.

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