Quartz Hill High

www.qhhs.org

3,066 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Quartz Hill High School, located in the Antelope Valley of California, is a prominent comprehensive public high school serving the community of Quartz Hill. As part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular offerings. The campus is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to excel not only in their coursework but also in personal development and community involvement.

In addition to its traditional academic programs, Quartz Hill High is recognized for its robust athletics department, performing arts programs, and various student clubs. The school prides itself on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves pursuing higher education at universities or entering the workforce. With a focus on school spirit—often centered around their "Royals" mascot—and a history of strong student engagement, the school serves as a central hub for the local community's educational and social life.

3,066

Total Students

114.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Quartz Hill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	868
Hispanic	1,510
Black	306
Asian	137
Two or More	229
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,510 (49.2 %)
White
868 (28.3 %)
Black
306 (10.0 %)
Two or More
229 (7.5 %)
Asian
137 (4.5 %)
American Indian
10 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (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)718-3100
Website:	http://www.qhhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 9 760

Grade 10 792

Grade 11 776

Grade 12 738

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Quartz Hill High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	760
Grade 10	792
Grade 11	776
Grade 12	738

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Quartz Hill High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,546	50.4%
Male	1,520	49.6%

High School 9th - 12th

Eastside High

Antelope Valley Union High

2,650 Students

3200 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535 (9.7 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th