William J. Pete Knight High Sch

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

    District: Antelope Valley Union High School District

    Website: khshawks.org(opens in new tab)CEEB code: 052491

    Fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 2028

    2,325students

    in grades 9-12

    2025-26
    Census Day

    611
    Grade 9
    579
    Grade 10
    546
    Grade 11
    589
    Grade 12
    CourseA-G Area
    African American 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
    AP Seminar
    B · English
    CSU Expository Reading and Writing
    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 9
    B · English
    English 9 Honors
    B · English
    Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications
    C · Math
    Algebra 1
    C · Math
    Algebra 2
    C · Math
    AP Calculus AB
    C · Math
    AP Calculus BC
    C · Math
    AP Precalculus
    C · Math
    AP Statistics
    C · Math
    Geometry
    C · Math
    Geometry/Trigonometry
    C · Math
    Intro to Probability and Statistics
    C · Math
    Statistical Reasoning in Sports
    C · Math
    Anatomy and Physiology Honors
    D · Science
    AP Biology
    D · Science
    AP Physics 1
    D · Science
    AP Physics 2
    D · Science
    Astronomy 1
    D · Science
    Biological Links to Energy and Environment
    D · Science
    Biology
    D · Science
    Biology Honors
    D · Science
    Chemistry
    D · Science
    Chemistry and Environmental Engineering: Water We Doing?
    D · Science
    Chemistry Honors
    D · Science
    Forensic Biology
    D · Science
    Honors PLTW Principles of Engineering
    D · Science
    Honors PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
    D · Science
    Honors PLTW Aerospace Engineering
    D · Science
    Honors PLTW Digital Electronics
    D · Science
    Marine Biology
    D · Science
    Physics
    D · Science
    AP Spanish Language and Culture
    E · Language
    French 2
    E · Language
    French 3 Honors
    E · Language
    Spanish 1
    E · Language
    Spanish 2
    E · Language
    Spanish 2 Honors
    E · Language
    Advanced Theatre Production 2-4
    F · Arts
    Art 1
    F · Arts
    Art 2
    F · Arts
    Ceramics 1
    F · Arts
    Ceramics 2
    F · Arts
    Chamber Orchestra
    F · Arts
    Chamber Singers
    F · Arts
    Concert Band
    F · Arts
    Concert Choir
    F · Arts
    Concert Orchestra
    F · Arts
    Digital Media and Graphic Design
    F · Arts
    Digital Video Production and Broadc
    F · Arts
    Drama 1
    F · Arts
    Drama 2
    F · Arts
    Drama 3
    F · Arts
    Drama 4
    F · Arts
    Introduction to Film and Video Theory
    F · Arts
    Jazz Ensemble
    F · Arts
    Multimedia Contemporary Design 1
    F · Arts
    Music Appreciation
    F · Arts
    Percussion 1
    F · Arts
    Show Corps
    F · Arts
    String Orchestra
    F · Arts
    Symphonic Band
    F · Arts
    Visual Imagery
    F · Arts
    Yearbook Design and Publication
    F · Arts
    AP Psychology
    G · Elective
    AVID 10
    G · Elective
    AVID 11
    G · Elective
    AVID 12
    G · Elective
    AVID 9
    G · Elective
    Career Launch: Internship Readiness
    G · Elective
    Creative Writing
    G · Elective
    Designated ELD Level 2
    G · Elective
    Economics
    G · Elective
    Economics (H)
    G · Elective
    Ethnic Studies
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems
    G · Elective
    Manufacturing and Prototyping
    G · Elective
    Peer Leadership
    G · Elective
    Psychology
    G · Elective
    ROP Criminal Justice
    G · Elective
    Speech
    G · Elective
    Student Government and Leadership
    G · Elective
    Work Experience
    G · Elective

    College pathways

    A-G completion

    39.6%

    203 of 513 graduates

    2024-25

    Graduation rate

    91.9%

    513 of 558 cohort students

    2024-25

    College-going within 12 months

    62.6%

    376 of 601 high school completers

    2022-23

    Where students enrolled

    2022-23 high school completers

    University of California
    39(10.4%)
    California State University
    65(17.3%)
    California Community Colleges
    259(68.9%)
    In-state private colleges
    6(1.6%)
    Out-of-state four-year colleges
    7(1.9%)
    Out-of-state two-year colleges
    0(0%)

    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 AcademyPalmdale High SchoolR. Rex Parris High School

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