William J. (Pete) Knight High
Palmdale, CA · Antelope Valley Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
1,066th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 30%· Stable
37423 70th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000Official website ↗NCES ID 060282011346Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks William J. (Pete) Knight High 1,066th 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 30th in 2015 to 30th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 584 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,520 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.3% | 79.2% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Black | 17.0% | 13.2% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 9.1% | 3.1% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. 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 $498K in zip 93552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than William J. (Pete) Knight High
- #796Palmdale Academy CharterPalmdale Elementary · 3.1 mi away · charter796th of 1,528
ELA 57% ▲15 · Math 14% ▲2Compare - #1198Littlerock HighAntelope Valley Union High · 4.2 mi away1,198th of 1,528
ELA 31% ▼11 · Math 9% ▼3Compare - #1182Palmdale HighAntelope Valley Union High · 4.8 mi away1,182nd of 1,528
ELA 35% ▼7 · Math 7% ▼5Compare - –Antelope Valley ROPAntelope Valley ROP · 5.6 mi awayCompare
- #1340R. Rex Parris HighAntelope Valley Union High · 6.6 mi away1,340th of 1,528
ELA 16% ▼26 · Math 2% ▼10Compare - #1079Eastside HighAntelope Valley Union High · 9.1 mi away1,079th of 1,528
ELA 44% ▲2 · Math 8% ▼4Compare - #1067Highland HighAntelope Valley Union High · 9.6 mi away1,067th of 1,528
ELA 41% ▼1 · Math 13% ▲1Compare - #1275Assurance Learning AcademyActon-Agua Dulce Unified · 10.1 mi away · charter1,275th of 1,528
ELA 23% ▼19 · Math 3% ▼9Compare
What school district is William J. (Pete) Knight High in?
William J. (Pete) Knight High is part of the Antelope Valley Union High district in Palmdale, California.
Is William J. (Pete) Knight High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William J. (Pete) Knight High 1,066th 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 William J. (Pete) Knight High?
Hispanic 79%, Black 13%, White 3%, Two or more races 3% (2,520 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William J. (Pete) Knight High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93552 is $498K 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.