Palmdale High School

    Palmdale, CA · Public · Comprehensive High School (Grades 9-12)

    District: Antelope Valley Union High School District

    Website: phsfalcons.org(opens in new tab)CEEB code: 052315

    Fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 2031

    2,106students

    in grades 9-12

    2025-26
    Census Day

    515
    Grade 9
    521
    Grade 10
    503
    Grade 11
    567
    Grade 12
    CourseA-G Area
    African American History
    A · History
    AP European History
    A · History
    AP Government and Politics United States
    A · History
    AP United States History
    A · History
    AP World History
    A · History
    Civics
    A · History
    U.S. History
    A · History
    World History
    A · History
    AP English Language and Composition
    B · English
    AP English Literature and Composition
    B · English
    English 10
    B · English
    English 10 Honors
    B · English
    English 11
    B · English
    English 12
    B · English
    English 12 Ethnic Cultures
    B · English
    English 12 Film and Lit
    B · English
    English 12 Science Fiction
    B · English
    English 9
    B · English
    English 9 Honors
    B · English
    Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications
    C · Math
    Algebra 1
    C · Math
    Algebra 2
    C · Math
    Algebra 2/Trig (H)
    C · Math
    AP Calculus AB
    C · Math
    AP Calculus BC
    C · Math
    AP Computer Science A
    C · Math
    AP Precalculus
    C · Math
    AP Statistics
    C · Math
    Geometry
    C · Math
    Advanced Sports Medicine:Physics of Human Movement
    D · Science
    Agricultural Biology
    D · Science
    Agriculture Chemistry
    D · Science
    Anatomy and Physiology Honors
    D · Science
    AP Biology
    D · Science
    AP Computer Science Principles
    D · Science
    AP Environmental Science
    D · Science
    AP Physics 1
    D · Science
    Biology
    D · Science
    Biology Honors
    D · Science
    Chemistry
    D · Science
    Chemistry Honors
    D · Science
    Honors PLTW Principles of Engineering
    D · Science
    Honors PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
    D · Science
    Honors PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing
    D · Science
    Honors PLTW Engineering Design and Development
    D · Science
    AP Spanish Language and Culture
    E · Language
    Spanish 1
    E · Language
    Spanish 2
    E · Language
    Spanish 2 Honors
    E · Language
    Spanish 3 Honors
    E · Language
    Spanish 4
    E · Language
    ACapella Choir
    F · Arts
    Advanced Percussion
    F · Arts
    AP 2D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    AP Art History
    F · Arts
    AP Music Theory
    F · Arts
    Art 1
    F · Arts
    Art 1 Ethnic Studies
    F · Arts
    Ceramics 1
    F · Arts
    Ceramics 2
    F · Arts
    Chamber Singers
    F · Arts
    Choral Ensemble
    F · Arts
    Concert Band
    F · Arts
    Concert Choir
    F · Arts
    Concert Orchestra
    F · Arts
    District Chorale
    F · Arts
    Drawing 1
    F · Arts
    Jazz Ensemble
    F · Arts
    Mariachi Methods
    F · Arts
    Mixed Chorus
    F · Arts
    Music Appreciation
    F · Arts
    Painting 1
    F · Arts
    Painting 2
    F · Arts
    Painting 3
    F · Arts
    Percussion 1
    F · Arts
    Show Corps
    F · Arts
    Sound Engineering
    F · Arts
    String Orchestra
    F · Arts
    Symphonic Band
    F · Arts
    The Art and History Floral Design
    F · Arts
    Yearbook Design and Publication
    F · Arts
    Advanced Medical Assistant- Clinical
    G · Elective
    AP Psychology
    G · Elective
    AVID 10
    G · Elective
    AVID 11
    G · Elective
    AVID 12
    G · Elective
    AVID 9
    G · Elective
    Body Systems and Disorders ROP
    G · Elective
    Chicano Studies
    G · Elective
    Creative Writing
    G · Elective
    Designated ELD Level 2
    G · Elective
    Earth Science
    G · Elective
    Economics
    G · Elective
    Economics (H)
    G · Elective
    Emergency Medical Technician
    G · Elective
    Environmental Horticulture Science
    G · Elective
    Foundations of Technology and Engineering
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Welding & Fabrication
    G · Elective
    Manufacturing and Prototyping
    G · Elective
    Medical Assistant
    G · Elective
    Medical Assistant Honors
    G · Elective
    Medical Health Careers Honors
    G · Elective
    Medical Science 1
    G · Elective
    Peer Leadership
    G · Elective
    Psychology
    G · Elective
    Sociology
    G · Elective
    Solar Technology and Applications
    G · Elective
    Sound Engineering 2
    G · Elective
    Sports Medicine
    G · Elective
    Student Government and Leadership
    G · Elective
    Urban Scholars
    G · Elective
    Welding and Fabrication II
    G · Elective
    Work Experience
    G · Elective

    College pathways

    A-G completion

    34.6%

    149 of 431 graduates

    2024-25

    Graduation rate

    79.2%

    431 of 544 cohort students

    2024-25

    College-going within 12 months

    53.9%

    284 of 527 high school completers

    2022-23

    Where students enrolled

    2022-23 high school completers

    University of California
    13(4.6%)
    California State University
    71(25%)
    California Community Colleges
    185(65.1%)
    In-state private colleges
    4(1.4%)
    Out-of-state four-year colleges
    10(3.5%)
    Out-of-state two-year colleges
    1(0.4%)

    Percentages are shares of students from this school who enrolled in college within 12 months.

    Nearby schools

    Antelope Valley Learning AcademyHighland High SchoolPalmdale Academy Charter SchoolPalmdale Aerospace AcademyR. Rex Parris High SchoolWilliam J. Pete Knight High Sch

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