For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,210 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 18% (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 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
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 83% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Academies Of The Antelope Valley
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-3031
Gr: 6-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 3,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44701 32nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-7649
Gr: 9-12 | 2,688 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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