Antelope Valley Learning Academy vs Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,059 students
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Antelope Valley Learning Academy Palmdale, California | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1095 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #14455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 29.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 20% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 6%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 85.8%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 29.4).
- •Antelope Valley Learning Academy is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 813.
- •Antelope Valley Learning Academy is a charter school while Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Learning Academy better than Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Antelope Valley Learning Academy and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Antelope Valley Learning Academy: 1,059. Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Antelope Valley Learning Academy and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy rank in California?
Antelope Valley Learning Academy is unranked and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is 1095th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).