Apple Valley High School is a public four-year high school located in Apple Valley, California, United States. It is a part of the Apple Valley Unified School District. Built in 1967, it was the only comprehensive high school in the Town of Apple Valley until 1999 when Granite Hills High School opened.
Serving 2,163 students in grades 9-12, Apple Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apple Valley High School's student population of 2,163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apple Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apple Valley High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7319 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sundevil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apple Valley High School's ranking?
Apple Valley High School is ranked #7319 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Apple Valley High School often compared to?
Apple Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apple Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Apple Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Apple Valley High School?
2,163 students attend Apple Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Apple Valley High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apple Valley High School?
Apple Valley High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Apple Valley High School offer ?
Apple Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Apple Valley High School part of?
Apple Valley High School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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