Apple Valley’s public schools score below 65% of California districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Apple Valley’s districts is 15%, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Apple Valley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Apple Valley’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 475 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Apple Valley’s, its schools beat 25%, lower than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 15% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Victor Valley Union High spends $20,445 per student and Apple Valley Unified $13,653, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Academy for Academic Excellence, Apple Valley Christian Academy (private) and Apple Valley Christian Academy (private) are in town. Apple Valley Virtual Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Apple Valley’s grade
C+: better than 35% of California school districts, #687 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Apple Valley, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Apple Valley · depends on your address
Apple Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 2,211 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Granite Hills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,791 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Apple Valley · depends on your address
Apple Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 2,211 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Granite Hills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,791 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Apple Valley · depends on your address
Apple Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 2,211 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Granite Hills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,791 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Apple Valley · depends on your address
Apple Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 2,211 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Granite Hills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,791 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Apple Valley runs its own schools through grade 12 (Apple Valley Unified School District). From grade 7, students attend the Victor Valley Union High School District, shared with Adelanto and Victorville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Apple Valley
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Apple Valley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Apple Valley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | C+ | Apple Valley Unified K–12 · Victor Valley Union High 7–12 |
| Victorville | C− | Victor Elementary K–6 · Adelanto Elementary K–8 · Victor Valley Union High 7–12 |
| Hesperia | C+ | Hesperia Unified |
Every school in Apple Valley
17 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Apple Valley Unified Preschool Special Education).
Questions about Apple Valley’s schools
Are Apple Valley’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Apple Valley children attend score below 65% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #687 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 25%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Apple Valley in?
Two districts: Apple Valley Unified School District runs grades K–12, and Victor Valley Union High School District runs grades 7–12, shared with Adelanto and Victorville.
Where do Apple Valley kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Apple Valley High and Granite Hills High.
What is Apple Valley’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Victor Valley Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Apple Valley spend per student?
$20,445 in Victor Valley Union High School District and $13,653 in Apple Valley Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Apple Valley?
Yes: Apple Valley Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 148 students) and Apple Valley Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 141 students). Apple Valley also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Apple Valley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Apple Valley → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.