Apple Valley High School

Apple Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11837 Navajo Rd,  Apple Valley, CA
Apple Valley Unified School District
4.0
3.4
2,163 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dustin Conrad
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
41%
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
24
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 323 Students
San Diego State University 309 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 305 Students
University of California - Irvine 299 Students
University of California - San Diego 269 Students
Victor Valley College 253 Students
California State University - Long Beach 227 Students
University of California - Berkeley 202 Students
California Baptist University 199 Students
University of San Diego 193 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 192 Students
Business 149 Students
Psychology 131 Students
Biology 129 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 61 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 52 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Criminology 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 532 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/1/2026
Apple Valley High School has a great agriculture program. The Ag Mechanics program is top-notch !!!!
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.
5.0 Senior
11/5/2024
Truthfully I can say Ive learned alot from the teachers Ive encountered with. I love that they are always able to help us as students in the best way they can, this is a staff culture that praises the philopshy of young students success.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
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.
5.0 parent
3/23/2017
Even though AVHS is a public high school, the truly caring staff, very helpful counselors, excellent teachers, devoted sports coaches, spirited students and the approachable administration contribute to the warm "family feel" of an otherwise large establishment. The academic and extracurricular oppo...

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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 2,163 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% 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 26. The average home value in this area is $465,993. 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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