William J. (Pete) Knight High
37423 70th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552 Map
Math (met standard)
17%
−15
state 32% · 2025-26
English (met standard)
40%
−17
state 57% · 2025-26
Science (met standard)
17%
−18
state 35% · 2025-26
Low income
58%
free or reduced-price lunch
Students
2,349
2024-25
Students per teacher
23.0
2024-25
Test score trends
Share of students who met or exceeded the state standard each year.
Latest results by grade
| Grade | Math | English | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 17% state 32% · 2025-26 | 40% state 57% · 2025-26 | — |
| All grades | 17% state 32% · 2025-26 | 40% state 57% · 2025-26 | 17% state 35% · 2025-26 |
Results by year (all grades)
| School year | Math | English | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 17% state 32% | 40% state 57% | 17% state 35% |
| 2024-25 | 12% state 31% | 42% state 57% | 16% state 26% |
| 2023-24 | 13% state 28% | 46% state 56% | 14% state 25% |
| 2022-23 | 10% state 27% | 40% state 55% | 13% state 26% |
| 2021-22 | 11% state 27% | 37% state 55% | 14% state 24% |
| 2018-19 | 15% state 32% | 48% state 57% | 13% state 24% |
| 2017-18 | 16% state 31% | 44% state 56% | — |
| 2016-17 | 14% state 32% | 42% state 60% | — |
| 2015-16 | 20% state 32% | 46% state 59% | — |
| 2014-15 | 13% state 30% | 36% state 56% | — |
Graduation & college
4-year graduation rate
94%
state 88% · 2025-26
Graduates meeting UC/CSU (A–G)
36%
state 55% · 2025-26
College-going rate
63%
state 66% · 2022-23
Graduation rate: students who earned a regular diploma within four years. UC/CSU: share of graduates who completed the A–G courses required by the University of California and California State University. College-going: share of high school completers who enrolled in any college within 12 months.
Students
Race and ethnicity, 2024-25
- Asian 2%
- White 3%
- Hispanic 79%
- Black 13%
- Two or more 3%
- Other 0%
Year-by-year history is loaded from the NCES Common Core of Data (2017-18 onward).
Nearby schools
2025-26 results
Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.
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Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Grades K–12
Charter
· Antelope Valley Learning Academy District
|
2.0 mi |
4%
−30
vs state
|
25%
−30
vs state
|
86% | |
|
Palmdale Academy Charter
Grades K–12
Charter
· Palmdale Elementary
|
3.0 mi |
13%
−19
vs state
|
62%
+4
vs state
|
72% | |
|
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Grades K–12
Charter
· Palmdale Aerospace Academy District
|
3.6 mi |
21%
−17
vs state
|
37%
−13
vs state
|
72% | |
|
Littlerock High
Grades 9–12
· Antelope Valley Union High
|
4.1 mi |
14%
−18
vs state
|
41%
−16
vs state
|
66% | |
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Palmdale High
Grades 9–12
· Antelope Valley Union High
|
4.6 mi |
6%
−26
vs state
|
42%
−16
vs state
|
69% |
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