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Antelope Valley Union High

California · Public School District
13
Schools
22,001
Students
$17,029
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
60.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Antelope Valley Union High is a public school district in California serving 22,001 students across 13 schools. It includes 13 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,029 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (13)
High Schools13 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,029+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
20%
State
64.5%
Local (property tax)
20.3%
Federal
15.3%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
22,001
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,029 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Antelope Valley Union High?
Antelope Valley Union High has 13 public schools, serving a total of 22,001 students.
What is the graduation rate for Antelope Valley Union High?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Antelope Valley Union High spend per student?
Antelope Valley Union High spends $17,029 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Antelope Valley Union High?
61% of students in Antelope Valley Union High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Antelope Valley Union High?
Yes — 1 of the 13 schools in Antelope Valley Union High is a charter school.
What grade levels does Antelope Valley Union High serve?
Antelope Valley Union High serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Antelope Valley Union High?
The median opportunity score across schools in Antelope Valley Union High is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.