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As a no-cost public charter for 7th and 8th grade students, we provide hands-on training in the areas of engineering, multimedia, design and health care. Our students are prepared for futures in Antelope Valley Union High School District’s career academies and college courses. Using one-to-one technology in a small classroom setting, our teachers provide caring, collaborative learning environments that promote our students’ overall success.

Campuses located in Central Palmdale, Knight High School and Quartz Hill High School.

If your student is looking toward a future in health care or public service, our programs provide the skills they need to begin establishing a foundation for college courses in those areas. High-demand jobs in these fields include nursing, biotechnology, law enforcement officer and firefighter.

Available at Highland, Palmdale, Littlerock and Eastside High Schools.

In our design and multimedia programs students challenge both their creative and technical sides. From the study of classic art forms to working on cutting-edge technology, students learn a variety of skills such as flexibility, problem-solving and interpersonal communication. Our students gain invaluable experience in teamwork, decision-making and creative thinking — skills required to thrive in today’s media-rich environment.

Available at Antelope Valley, Eastside, Highland, Lancaster, Knight and Quartz Hill High Schools.

Students with a passion or interest in agricultural business or mechanics, agriscience or animal science will benefit from programs geared toward these professions. Our students work directly with animals, in greenhouses and labs, creating a hands-on learning experience that prepares them for futures in these areas. Those with a passion for automotive technology will learn the various skills necessary to successfully create, repair and design motor vehicles.

Available at Antelope Valley, Highland, Littlerock and Quartz Hill High Schools.

Whether your student wants to design computer chips or create water treatment plants that slow down pollution, our engineering programs will assist in developing the foundation necessary for a future in this dynamic industry. Our students are prepared for studies and careers in architectural and structural engineering, computer hardware, electrical and network engineering, engineering design and technology, as well as environmental and natural science engineering.

Available at Antelope Valley, Knight, Lancaster and Palmdale High Schools.

All Antelope Valley Union High School District students are prepared for college courses by taking classes that meet university prerequisites. The District also offers SOAR (Students on the Academic Rise) High School — an early college high school, which allows students to take college courses and finish their Associates Degree (first two years of college) while in high school. SOAR is located on the Antelope Valley College campus and emphasizes coursework in math, science and engineering. For students who need a more flexible learning schedule, we offer an online education program, Virtual Academy, which allows learning to happen at home, on the road, or wherever internet is available. Attendance, teacher interaction and daily lessons are conducted online, however, in-person teacher support is readily available.

Antelope Valley Adult Education offers a variety of career-training programs that deliver customized curriculum necessary to meet the diverse training and development needs of a variety of businesses. These programs promote a skilled workforce with high-growth and high-wage employment potential. Our curriculum leads to industry certifications or meeting the required prerequisites and foundations for advanced careers. High School Equivalency and English language learner programs also are available.

Campuses are located in Palmdale and Lancaster.