William J. (Pete) Knight High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palmdale, California 93552 · Antelope Valley Union High
#930 of 1,343 high schools in California
#14044 of 16,910 nationally
About William J. (Pete) Knight High
William J. (Pete) Knight High is a public high located in Palmdale, in the Antelope Valley Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 930th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,349.
There are 37 schools in Palmdale; William J. (Pete) Knight High ranks 10th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William J. (Pete) Knight High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William J. (Pete) Knight High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Golden Poppy Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students · 1.2 km away
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students · 1.4 km away
Quail Valley Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students · 1.5 km away
Buena Vista Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students · 2.8 km away
Chaparral Prep Academy
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students · 2.8 km away
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,059 students · 3.2 km away
Cimarron Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
497 students · 3.8 km away
Mesquite Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students · 4.0 km away
Palmdale Academy Charter
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
989 students · 4.8 km away
Daisy Gibson Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
714 students · 4.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is William J. (Pete) Knight High a good school?
William J. (Pete) Knight High has a Success Index (US) of 26.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #930 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William J. (Pete) Knight High rank in California?
William J. (Pete) Knight High ranks #930 of 1,343 high schools in California and #14044 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William J. (Pete) Knight High?
William J. (Pete) Knight High had 2,349 students in 2025.
Is William J. (Pete) Knight High a elementary school or a high school?
William J. (Pete) Knight High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William J. (Pete) Knight High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William J. (Pete) Knight High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.