Academy of Careers and Exploration
Helendale, CA · Helendale Elementary
Regular public school · Charter · Grades 7-12 · Town, fringe
1,073rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
13943 Rivers Edge Rd., Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266Official website ↗NCES ID 061686012368Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Academy of Careers and Exploration 1,073rd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2015 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 70 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 284 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2011 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 53.5% | ▲ 26.5 pts | |
| White | 55.0% | 32.0% | ▼ 23.0 pts | |
| Black | 11.8% | 8.5% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 2.1% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $374K in zip 92342 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Academy of Careers and Exploration in?
Academy of Careers and Exploration is part of the Helendale Elementary district in Helendale, California.
Is Academy of Careers and Exploration a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Academy of Careers and Exploration 1,073rd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Academy of Careers and Exploration?
Hispanic 54%, White 32%, Black 9%, Asian 2% (284 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Academy of Careers and Exploration cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92342 is $374K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.