Antelope Valley High

44900 N. Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535

www.avhs.org

1,558 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Antelope Valley High School, located in Lancaster, California, is a historic institution serving as the flagship school of the Antelope Valley Union High School District. Established in 1912, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the region, with a long-standing tradition of academic, athletic, and extracurricular involvement within the local community. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

The campus fosters an environment centered on student growth, utilizing a variety of academic pathways, career technical education (CTE) courses, and support services to help students achieve their individual goals. Beyond the classroom, Antelope Valley High maintains an active culture through its competitive sports teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. By balancing its deep historical roots with contemporary educational initiatives, the school remains a cornerstone of the Lancaster community, dedicated to empowering its students to become productive, engaged citizens.

1,558

Total Students

68.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Antelope Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	992
Black	429
Asian	10
Two or More	55
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
992 (63.7 %)
Black
429 (27.5 %)
White
63 (4.0 %)
Two or More
55 (3.5 %)
Asian
10 (0.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Antelope Valley Union High
Phone:	(661)948-8552
Website:	http://www.avhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 404

Grade 10 404

Grade 11 375

Grade 12 375

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Antelope Valley High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	404
Grade 10	404
Grade 11	375
Grade 12	375

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Antelope Valley High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	730	46.9%
Male	828	53.1%

High School 9th - 12th

Antelope Valley ROP

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High School 9th - 12th