For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,181 students in 93536, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93536, CA are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Academies Of The Antelope Valley and Quartz Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93536 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93536, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93536 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93536, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Rank: #22.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Grades: 6-12
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Quartz Hill High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6040 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 718-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,170 students
Rank: #44.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44701 32nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Grades: 9-12
| 2,697 students
93536, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Antelope Valley Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5606 West Ave L8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3307
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
44950 Valley Central Way Ste.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 622-9240
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 622-9240
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Westside Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
5606 W. Ave. L-8
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 206-3750
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93536, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93536, CA include Soar High (Students On Academic Rise), Academies Of The Antelope Valley and Quartz Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93536?
4 public high schools are located in 93536.
What is the racial composition of students in 93536?
93536 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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