Adelanto High School is a comprehensive high school of the Victor Valley Union High School District, in Adelanto, California, in the Inland Empire region. The mascot of the athletic teams is the Saints.
Serving 2,247 students in grades 9-12, Adelanto High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adelanto High School's student population of 2,247 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieve - Honor - Serve
School Rankings
Adelanto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adelanto High School is 0.45, 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
#7374 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adelanto High School's ranking?
Adelanto High School is ranked #7374 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Adelanto High School often compared to?
Adelanto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silverado High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adelanto High School?
The graduation rate of Adelanto High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Adelanto High School?
2,247 students attend Adelanto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Adelanto High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adelanto High School?
Adelanto High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Adelanto High School offer ?
Adelanto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Adelanto High School part of?
Adelanto High School is part of Victor Valley Union High School District.
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