ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Academy for Academic Excellence is a public charter school that is part of the Apple Valley Unified school district, located in Apple Valley, CA with about 1,435 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, Academy for Academic Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Academy for Academic Excellence (AAE), located in Apple Valley, California, is a prominent tuition-free, public charter school serving students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. As a flagship institution under the Lewis Center for Educational Research, the school is deeply committed to a "University Partnership" model, emphasizing rigorous academic standards, character development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering an environment that encourages personal responsibility and lifelong learning.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the AAE is highly regarded for its integration of technology and unique research-based opportunities. Through its affiliation with the Lewis Center, the school provides students with distinctive experiences, such as the GAVRT (Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope) program, which allows students to participate in real-world astronomical research in partnership with NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. By blending a high-performing academic environment with innovative STEM initiatives, the Academy for Academic Excellence aims to prepare its graduates not only for higher education but also to become proactive, informed members of the global community.
For more information, contact Academy for Academic Excellence at (760) 946-5414 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Apple Valley, CA 92307-2181
(760) 946-5414
http://www.lewiscenter.org/aae
ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is a public Charter school in Apple Valley, CA with about 1,435 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Apple Valley Unified - District:
- Apple Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,435
- Teachers:
- 63.29
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,435 students
- White
- 46.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.