Palmdale High
Palmdale, CA · Antelope Valley Union High · Grades 9-12
1,182nd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
Palmdale High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palmdale High 1,182nd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2015 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Palmdale High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 580 students tested
Palmdale High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,358 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.5% | 79.9% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Black | 16.4% | 14.0% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 8.5% | 3.1% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Palmdale High
Typical home value $453K in zip 93550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Palmdale High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Antelope Valley ROPAntelope Valley ROP · 1.3 mi away
- 5Palmdale Academy CharterPalmdale Elementary · 1.8 mi away · charter796th of 1,528
ELA 57% · Math 14% - 2R. Rex Parris HighAntelope Valley Union High · 1.9 mi away1,340th of 1,528
ELA 16% · Math 2% - 4Highland HighAntelope Valley Union High · 4.7 mi away1,067th of 1,528
ELA 41% · Math 13% - 4William J. (Pete) Knight HighAntelope Valley Union High · 4.8 mi away1,066th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 12% - 2Assurance Learning AcademyActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 6.9 mi away · charter1,275th of 1,528
ELA 23% · Math 3% - 3Eastside HighAntelope Valley Union High · 7.6 mi away1,079th of 1,528
ELA 44% · Math 8% - –Empower GenerationsActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 8.5 mi away · charter
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palmdale High in?
Palmdale High is part of the Antelope Valley Union High district in Palmdale, California.
Is Palmdale High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palmdale High 1,182nd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palmdale High?
Hispanic 80%, Black 14%, White 3%, Two or more races 2% (2,358 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palmdale High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93550 is $453K 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.