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Apple Valley Unified School District

#7 in Best School Districts in San Bernardino County
  • Apple Valley, CA
  • 63 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Apple Valley Unified School District is an above average, public school district located in Apple Valley, CA. It has 14,370 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. According to state test scores, 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading.
    Address
    12555 Navajo Rd
    Apple Valley, CA 92308
    Telephone
    (760) 247-8001
    Website
    avusd.org
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    Apple Valley Unified School District Rankings

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    • Elementary
    • Middle
    • High

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    41%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    25%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1080
    636 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    96 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    14,370
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    62.4%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    24:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $73,417
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0.8%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $118,503,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $8,504/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      63%
    • Support Services
      32%
    • Other
      4%
    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

    Apple Valley Unified School District Reviews

    63 reviews
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    My experience with AVUSD has been exceptional! I have been to 2 schools, both apart of AVUSD, Sitting Bull Academy (pre-k to 8th) and Apple Valley High School (9th to 12th). I have experienced so many life changing events, along with that I have never felt bullied, attacked, or any feelings other than this is my home. I have found a huge love for education and have strived to maintain my own personal academic goals.
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    In the Apple Valley Unified School District, there is a culture of complacency and lack of encouragement for students to challenge themselves and achieve greatness. Counselors and administration simply do the job of making sure students graduate with a GPA that allows them to earn a high school diploma and attend the California State University of our county. Rather than urging students to work hard so that they could potentially attend prestigious universities, staff attempts to instill in students to be satisfied with less.
    Even though AVHS is a fairly large public high school, the truly caring staff, very helpful counselors, excellent teachers, devoted sports coaches, spirited students and the approachable administration contribute to the warm "family feel" within the campus. The academic and extracurricular opportunities are limitless and each student can find his or her own niche easily. Admittedly, I always had ambitious dreams for my children and had planned on giving them an "elite" private school education "down the hill". But what I discovered is that my children can get an equally excellent and more importantly, well-rounded and challenging education right here in the High Desert without an "elitist" price tag or attitude. Thank you AVHS for your high quality of support and standards!