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Apple Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 13,735 students in Apple Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Apple Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
13,735 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
579 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Apple Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1618 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1589 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
51 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
214 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,191 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
56%
# Black Students
1,051 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
3,688 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
27%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
42 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
484 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,219
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
971
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,013
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,010
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,039
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,043
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,090
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,106
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,075
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,005
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,042
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,050
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,072
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,525 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,962 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$200 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,525
$19,942
Spending / Student
$11,962
$18,366
Best Apple Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Vista School Of Applied Learning
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13590 Havasu Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-0280
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-0280
Grades: K-6
| 915 students
Rank: #22.
Vanguard Preparatory
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12951 Mesquite Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-1066
Grades: K-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #33.
Sitting Bull Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19445 Sitting Bull Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 961-8479
Grades: K-8
| 1,708 students
Rank: #44.
Apple Valley High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11837 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7206
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7206
Grades: 9-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #55.
Granite Hills High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22900 Esaws Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-2290
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-2290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,734 students
Rank: #66.
Sycamore Rocks Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23450 South Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 240-3332
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 240-3332
Grades: K-6
| 704 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Knolls Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18213 Symeron Dr.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-3441
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-3441
Grades: K-6
| 584 students
Rank: #88.
Rancho Verde Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Pioneer Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2663
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2663
Grades: K-6
| 760 students
Rank: #99.
Mariana Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Manhasset Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-7258
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1010.
Yucca Loma Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21351 Yucca Loma Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2623
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-2623
Grades: K-6
| 667 students
Rank: #1111.
High Desert Premier Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21950 Nisqually Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-4252
Grades: K-12
| 284 students
Rank: #1212.
Sandia Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21331 Sandia Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 240-5125
Grades: K-8
| 884 students
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20700 Thunderbird Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-7011
Grades: K-8
| 1,171 students
Rank: n/an/a
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-2052
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-2052
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Alternative School
12555 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8001
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Apple Valley Unified School District?
Apple Valley Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 13,735 students.
What is the rank of Apple Valley Unified School District?
Apple Valley Unified School District is ranked #1618 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Apple Valley Unified School District?
60% of Apple Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Apple Valley Unified School District?
Apple Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Apple Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,962 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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