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Apple Valley Unified School District

Academy for Academic Excellence

#16 in Best Public High Schools in San Bernardino County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Apple Valley, CA
  • 185 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      C+
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Academy for Academic Excellence is an above average, public, charter school located in Apple Valley, CA. It has 1,453 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 36% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
    Address
    17500 Mana Rd
    Apple Valley, CA 92307
    Telephone
    (760) 946-5414
    Website
    aae.lewiscenter.org
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    Academy for Academic Excellence Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    61%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    36%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1140
    123 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    21 responses
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $50,907
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,006
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $215,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 31 responses
    Report
    • Basketball games
      26%
    • Fall Festival
      26%
    • Dances
      13%
    • All events are small and highly regulated
      6%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Knights of Stardom
      6%
    • Soccer related
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,453
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    26%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $73,417
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.9%
    56%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $8,504/ year
    National
    $12,239
    58%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.26 responses
    19%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.26 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.26 responses
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    I Graduated from the Academy for Academic Excellence, my experience was good with the school. I went to this school k-12. I was involved in AFJROTC for four years, National Honor Society since eighth grade, and I was a Honors/AP student. There are also opportunities to get involved with various clubs such as Kittyhawk Air Society, Art Club, Dance team, Photography club, and so much more. Most teachers were very caring and strived for your understanding of the material. This school is a Charter school. The Academy for Academic Excellence has prepared me for my future in college.
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    Having been at AAE since kindergarten, I have to say I love this school. Yes, there were moments that were unfair, and moments of hatred towards the school, but in the end (specifically high school) I realized how good the school really was. I felt that my other students and majority of the teachers are nice, and are easy to talk to. In the end I feel like it's hard to be left out at AAE as well, with many opportunities to be involved in the community and hands on learning and experiences with the teachers. The school has a mass array of activities, and is an amazing school for arts and college readiness. From what I've learned the school understands problems, and is always willing to take knowledge and criticism from the students to fix or help the problems. I really do think the school could be for everyone, but at a risk. To go to AAE you must be ready for the work, and tasks set by teachers, and the college readiness of the school.
    The school is primarily focused on academics and relies on technology (homework typically given in every class every day). Campus is very safe and teachers are great. You can tell that the teachers care for all their students and their futures. The school helps with getting into college, such as applications, registering, etc. Since I was used to copious amounts of homework given, the transition from high school to college was not difficult at all.