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Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,259 students in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,259 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District, which is ranked #1261 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1234 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
84%
56%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
5%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,348 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,328 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,348
$20,100
Spending / Student
$12,328
$18,511
Best Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-3680
Gr: K-12 | 2,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,259 students.
What is the rank of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District is ranked #1261 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
84% of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District?
Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palmdale Aerospace Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,328 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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