publichighGrade 9-12

William J. (Pete) Knight High

37423 70Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552, United States

+1 (661) 533-9000

http://www.knightpalmdalehs.org/

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William J. (Pete) Knight High Overview

About This School

William J. (Pete) Knight High is a public high in Palmdale, California, serving 2,349 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 102 teachers with an average salary of $115,653 and a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 293 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. In terms of ethnicity, the population is 79% Hispanic, 13% Black, 3% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian.

2,349

Total Students

Grade 9-12

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

102 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Los Angeles County

Students per Counselor

293:1

William J. (Pete) Knight High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

23:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 23:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

293

Students per Counselor

William J. (Pete) Knight High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

102

Average Teacher Salary

$115,653

City Avg: $104,917

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio23:1

Students per Counselor293:1

William J. (Pete) Knight High Student Demographics

Student Body

53.43%

Male

46.57%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,349 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White3.24%

Hispanic78.93%

Asian1.75%

Black13.15%

Two or More Races2.77%

Native American0.13%

William J. (Pete) Knight High Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About William J. (Pete) Knight High

Q: What is William J. (Pete) Knight High?

A: William J. (Pete) Knight High is a high public located in Palmdale.

Q: How many students attend William J. (Pete) Knight High?

A: William J. (Pete) Knight High has approximately 2,349 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. (Pete) Knight High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at William J. (Pete) Knight High is 23:1.

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Detailed Information about William J. (Pete) Knight High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About William J. (Pete) Knight High - Palmdale, CA

Quick Facts about William J. (Pete) Knight High
School Name	William J. (Pete) Knight High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	37423 70Th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93552, Palmdale, CA
County	Los Angeles County
Phone	+1 (661) 533-9000
Total Students	2,349
Student-Teacher Ratio	23:1
Full-Time Teachers	102
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about William J. (Pete) Knight High

What is William J. (Pete) Knight High?

William J. (Pete) Knight High is a high public located in Palmdale.

How many students attend William J. (Pete) Knight High?

William J. (Pete) Knight High has approximately 2,349 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. (Pete) Knight High?

The student-teacher ratio at William J. (Pete) Knight High is 23:1.

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