Antelope Valley High vs Desert View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Antelope Valley High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,498 students
Desert View Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
| Measure | Antelope Valley High Lancaster, California | Desert View Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1284 of 1,343 | #5103 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16342 of 16,910 | #48123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,498 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 14% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 12.9).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 6%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Antelope Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 89%).
- •Antelope Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.9).
- •Antelope Valley High is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 688.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Antelope Valley High better than Desert View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Elementary ranks higher (13.9 vs 12.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Antelope Valley High and Desert View Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Antelope Valley High: 1,498. Desert View Elementary: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Antelope Valley High and Desert View Elementary rank in California?
Antelope Valley High is 1284th of 1,343 and Desert View Elementary is 5103rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).