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Best Palmdale Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 10,980 students in Palmdale, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Palmdale, CA are Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Highland High School and William J. (Pete) Knight High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmdale, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palmdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Palmdale, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palmdale Aerospace Academy, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Palmdale, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Gr: K-12 | 2,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Highland High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
39055 25th St. West
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 538-0304
Gr: 9-12 | 2,706 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
William J. (Pete) Knight High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37423 70th St. East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,349 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Palmdale High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2137 East Avenue R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
R. Rex Parris High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 274-1230
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Antelope Valley Rop
Vocational School
1156 East Ave. S
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 575-1026
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Palmdale Academy Charter
Charter School
3838 East Ave. R
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 234-4800
Gr: K-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palmdale, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palmdale, CA include Palmdale Aerospace Academy, Highland High School and William J. (Pete) Knight High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palmdale?
7 public high schools are located in Palmdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale?
Palmdale public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Palmdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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