SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)

www.soarhs.org

537 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

SOAR High (Students on Academic Rise) is a unique early college high school located on the campus of Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California. Established through a partnership between the Antelope Valley Union High School District and Antelope Valley College, the school is designed for highly motivated students who are prepared to pursue an accelerated academic path. By integrating high school curriculum with college-level coursework, SOAR allows students to earn both their high school diploma and a significant amount of transferable college credit—or even an associate degree—simultaneously.

The school is noted for its rigorous, small-learning-community environment that emphasizes preparation for higher education and professional success. Because it operates within a college setting, SOAR provides its students with early access to college resources, mentorship, and a mature academic atmosphere that fosters independence and responsibility. It is an ideal environment for students who are looking for a challenging educational experience that bridges the gap between traditional secondary schooling and university-level achievement.

537

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

30.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	332
Black	71
Asian	38
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

Hispanic
332 (61.8 %)
Black
71 (13.2 %)
White
59 (11.0 %)
Asian
38 (7.1 %)
Two or More
36 (6.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Antelope Valley Union High
Phone:	(661)722-6509
Website:	http://www.soarhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 9 197

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	197
Grade 10	119
Grade 11	113
Grade 12	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOAR High (Students On Academic Rise)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	326	60.7%
Male	211	39.3%

High School 9th - 12th

Antelope Valley ROP

1156 E. Ave. S
Palmdale, CA 93550 (9.6 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th