Academy for Academic Excellence
- Public, Charter
- Apple Valley, CA
Charter School
Academy for Academic Excellence
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-12
- Apple Valley, CA
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 201 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade C
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academy for Academic Excellence Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
60%
Percent Proficient - Math
41%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1140
136 responses
Average ACT
23
22 responses
AP Enrollment
0%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$54,527
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,060
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$255,000
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 95%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responses
Poll
- 62%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,447
Free or Reduced Lunch
33%
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 20 responses
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 20 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 20 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$73,417
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.9%
- 54%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 28 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 28 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 28 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
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- 59%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 27 responses
- 22%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 27 responses
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 27 responses
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I love our school. The close connection you make with students and teachers is absolutely incredible. I also have the privilege of being a part of my school's ambassador team, where we represent the school and advocate for quality education! I'm so fortunate to get to be in such an empowering, motivational atmosphere and am in awe at how much personal and educational growth I've made throughout my years here.
For a charter school in the high desert, I highly recommend it. While some, or most, may find the regulation a little strict, mainly due to school uniforms, I find this quality admirable. Rarely are there any school fights or incidents or bullying. Vaping at this school is significantly lower than other schools and visitors are regulated by security to ensure the student's safety. They do lack when it comes to diversity in courses only because of how small the school is. There are support programs for those going through mental struggles, and great connections you build with the staff, teachers, and other students. Overall, it's one of the best schools in the high desert.
Teachers are fairly good, however, there is not much diversity within the school. The administration also tends to ignore any problems that may be going on. There are a few teachers who honestly shouldn't be teaching and are rude and unfair to students, no matter how many times it is brought up to administration, they still refuse to do anything. The campus is rather nice, but there is lots of trash. The main sport is basketball which is fun to attend the games, but there is a lot of favoritism when it comes to sports and who makes the teams. Most of the teachers are good, and although it is a small school there is a decent amount of electives offered. However, there are not as many Advanced Placement classes as I would like. Apparently administration actively encourage and take part in discrimination, although I have not seen it myself, it does make sense since the majority of the student body is made up of white students. No inclusion whatsoever. Honestly disappointing