Antelope Valley High School

Antelope Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
44900 Division St,  Lancaster, CA
Antelope Valley Union High School District
3.7
2.6
1,458 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jodie Radford
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
460
Verbal
490
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
30%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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
2.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0.5%
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
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
63.2%
Black
29.7%
Two or more races
3%
White
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Asian
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Northridge 275 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 236 Students
Antelope Valley College 183 Students
University of California - San Diego 134 Students
University of California - Berkeley 133 Students
University of California - Irvine 123 Students
University of Southern California 119 Students
University of California - Davis 110 Students
San Diego State University 110 Students
California State University - Long Beach 106 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 109 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Business 59 Students
Biology 51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 43 Students
Criminology 32 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 27 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 25 Students
Mechanical Engineering 24 Students
Aerospace Engineering 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 258 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/4/2025
The teachers at AVHs are genuinely some of the kindest people I have ever met. The only complaint I have is the condition that some of the restrooms are in.
5.0 Senior
1/10/2024
It's a very understanding environment where they help you achieve goals, they involve everyone, its safe
3.0 Senior
12/30/2020
I loved the sports i was in soccer so I knew first hand how it was and I really enjoyed it. Something that needs a little more help are the facilities they need to be updated.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
1.0 student
1/21/2026
worst school ever theres fights everyday and if you want your kid to be heavily influenced in bad behaviors then take him here to AV high school the worst place in AV
5.0 student
2/7/2015
There has been a few ups and downs going to this school, but overall I think it was a great school. I went here all four years and I do not regret it. The teachers have gotten better and my classmates became family. It was a great high school experience for me. I would personally recommend it to oth...
1.0 student
12/23/2014
The school is the worst ke and my friend get bullied everyday if u want your child to, suceed go to eastside high school on lancaster ca I'm glad I'm about to move schools from this terrible school to eastside high school
2.0 other
2/20/2014
This school is considered the best in the district but I think that there are major improvements needed. The students don't want to learn and don't try to learn they are very disrespectful to adults and each other. The teachers are just as bad they are hardly ever there to teach and the ones who are...

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Antelope Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lancaster, CA and is served by the Antelope Valley Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,458 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Antelope Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $439,104. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Winds Continuation High School, Eastside High School, SOAR High (Students on Academic Rise) School, and more. Learn more about what Lancaster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Antelope Valley High School.

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