CaliforniaSchoolsWilliam J. (Pete) Knight High

William J. (Pete) Knight High

PublicRegularGrades 912
Palmdale, California · Antelope Valley Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,349
Student:Teacher23.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch58%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
2,349
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
58%-7.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

William J. (Pete) Knight High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 2,349 students. It is part of the Antelope Valley Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictAntelope Valley Union High
County6037
CityPalmdale
ZIP93552
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060282011346

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,349
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino80.0%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
80.0%
Black
1.7%
Asian
12.7%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %58%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)