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Academy for Academic Excellence

Apple Valley Unified · San Bernardino County · 17500 Mana Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307-2181

(760) 946-5414 · www.lewiscenter.org/aae

9/10
#35
Rank 35 out of 337
Top 10%
English Language Arts9/10 · #43 · 88th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #31 · 91st percentile
Science9/10 · #38 · 89th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the high desert community of Apple Valley, Academy for Academic Excellence has built a reputation as one of the stronger charter options in the Inland Empire, drawing families who want rigorous, consistent academics from kindergarten straight through graduation. The K–12 structure is a real draw for parents who value continuity — kids grow up together in the same school community, which tends to create a tight-knit culture that's harder to find elsewhere. Apple Valley itself has a quieter, spacious feel compared to the more urban parts of San Bernardino County, and for families who want room to breathe without sacrificing academic quality, this school makes a compelling case for planting roots here.

Student Demographics

779 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
357 (46%)
White
308 (40%)
Multiple Races
56 (7%)
African American
24 (3%)
Filipino
17 (2%)
Asian
14 (2%)
Other
3 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners44 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged283 (36%)
Students with Disabilities116 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,489
Enrollment
68.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
9
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Knights · CIF Southern Section

14
varsity sports
6 boys
6 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Fall Volleyball (Boys)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #484 · 19th percentile

24 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found