About This School
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School is located in Palmdale, CA and is one of 15 high schools in Antelope Valley Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 3450 students in grades 9-12.
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See William J. 'Pete' Knight High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School had an API growth score of 714 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. William J. 'Pete' Knight High School's 2011 base score was 697 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, William J. 'Pete' Knight High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about William J. 'Pete' Knight High School's students and teachers. more
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See William J. 'Pete' Knight High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School had an API growth score of 714 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. William J. 'Pete' Knight High School's 2011 base score was 697 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, William J. 'Pete' Knight High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about William J. 'Pete' Knight High School's students and teachers. more
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Antelope Valley Union High District Spending
$8,017Per Pupil
The Antelope Valley Union High spends $8,017 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Antelope Valley Union High District
Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Sands Charter School 4 miles |  |
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| Littlerock High School 4.2 miles | |
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| Palmdale High School 4.8 miles |  |
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| Antelope Valley Rop High School 5.7 miles | n/a | |
| R. Rex Parris High School 6.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Antelope Valley Union High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School37423 70TH St East
Palmdale, CA 93552
(661) 533-9000
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 3450
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, William J. 'Pete' Knight High School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
67%
Black
19%
White
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, William J. 'Pete' Knight High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School
Pete Knight High School is gaining academic status year by year. I am very happy with the staff, administration, and personnel. What has gotten my attention is the academic test scores and the sports program the high school has in place, with quite a few successes in league titles (football, basketball, soccer). Way to go, Pete Knight!
Submitted by a Parent on Apr 28, 2011
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School
Pete Knight High School is a very good school. My children currently attends the school and they love it, as I do. The teachers are great and really cares for the students. They want you to succeed, unlike most other school such as Palmdale High, Quartz Hill, Highland, Paraclete, etc. They take a lot of their extra time to help the students that need extra help. The education is great! That is one of the best things about the school. Also the IV program is wonderful and really helps the kids. The other students there are kind and have great personalities, well at least most of them. Many people say that there are fights almost every day, but that is not true. I work there as an aid and part of the PTA. We have security officers everywhere for the whole day. We also have security cameras set too. The school is beautiful and has many extracurricular activities. They have many sports and other clubs. I highly recommend this school for the upcoming Freshman's and also the other students.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 9, 2010
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School
I think its a good school.The securitys good and teachers arent that bad.
Submitted by a Current Student on Jul 3, 2010
William J. 'Pete' Knight High School
i think it is a great school to go to and they have great teachers there.
Submitted by a Current Student on Apr 30, 2010
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