Students On Academic Rise High School is an early college high school in Lancaster, California. The high school is a joint project of the Antelope Valley Union High School District and Antelope Valley College. SOAR stands for Students on Academic Rise. The school was founded in 2006.
Serving 670 students in grades 9-12, Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)'s student population of 670 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Star
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)'s ranking?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) is ranked #390 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) often compared to?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)is often viewed alongside schools like Quartz Hill High School, Nancy Cory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)?
The graduation rate of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)?
670 students attend Soar High (Students On Academic Rise).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) offer ?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) part of?
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise) is part of Antelope Valley Union High School District.
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