People/Education

Educating our Children

LA County Districts/Schools

The Greater Antelope Valley Region includes fourteen School Districts, with 102 Public Schools serving a total student enrollment of 77,226.

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SCHOOL DISTRICTS

PRIMARY DISTRICT

OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE

Acton-Agua Dulce Unified District (K-12) 269-5999 2,058 (2/00) 5

32248 Crown Valley Road, Acton, CA 93510

Antelope Valley Union High School District 948-7655 18,147 (9/00) 9

44811 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534

Eastside Union School District (K-8)* 946-2813 2,463 (8/00) 4

6742 East Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93535

Gorman School District (K-8) 248-6441 92 (4/00) 2

49847 Gorman School Road, Gorman, CA 93243

(Mailing address: PO Box 104, Gorman, CA 93243)

Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union School District (K-8) 724-1231 430 (6/00) 1

16633 Elizabeth Lake Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532

Keppel Union School District (K-8) 944-2155 2,934 (2/00) 6

34004 128th Street East, Pearblossom, CA 93553

Lancaster Elementary School District (K-8) 948-4661 14,109 (6/00) 16

44711 N. Cedar Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534

Palmdale School District (K-8)* 947-7191 20,497 (4/00) 23

39139-49 10th Street East, Palmdale, CA 93550

Westside Union District (K-8) 948-2669 6,264 (6/00) 12

46809 70th Street West, Lancaster CA 93536

Wilsona School District (K-8) 264-1111 1,932 (4/00) 3

18050 East Avenue O, Palmdale, CA 93591

Kern County Districts/Schools

Mojave Unified School District (K-12) 824-4001 2,500 (4/00) 8
3500 Douglas Avenue, Mojave, CA 93501

Muroc Joint Unified School District (K-12) 258-4356 2,500 (4/00) 7

17100 Foothill Avenue, North Edwards, CA 93523

Southern Kern Unified (K-Adult) 256-5000 3,300 (4/00) 6

3082 Glendower Street, Rosamond, CA 93560

* Year Round

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Private & Parochial Schools

The following is a partial list of private and parochial schools in the Antelope Valley.

Due to differing school calendars and reporting processes, timeliness of enrollment figures vary.

The following enrollment figures reflect kindergarten through the highest year offered, and do not include preschoolers.

SCHOOL GRADES LOCATION ENROLLMENT

Accelerated Learning K - 12 Lancaster 51

Antelope Valley Adventist Academy Preschool - 10 Lancaster 100

Antelope Valley Christian Preschool - 12 Lancaster 300

Bethel Christian Academy Preschool - 12 Lancaster 600

Desert Christian Schools Preschool -12 Lancaster 1,800

Grace Lutheran School Preschool - 8 Lancaster 161

Lancaster Christian School K - 8 Lancaster 140

Landmark Christian School K - 12 Lancaster 150

Paraclete High School 9 through 12 Lancaster 710

Pinecrest Schools Preschool - 6 Lancaster / Palmdale 250

Pearblossom Private School K - 12 Pearblossom 200

Rosamond Christian School K - 12 Rosamond 48

Sacred Heart Catholic School K - 8 Lancaster 320

St. Mary's Catholic School K - 8 Palmdale 335

Westside Christian School* K - 8 Palmdale 300

TOTAL ENROLLMENT 5,465

*Includes homeschools and independent study

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Antelope Valley College

Antelope Valley College Facts

District Size 1,945 Square Miles

Lancaster Campus Size 125 Acres

Number of Buildings 30

Number of Courses Offered Each Semester 1,341

Budget 1999-2000 $35 Million

STUDENTS

Fall 2000 Student Enrollment 11,004

Average Student Age 29 Years

Percentage Male Students 37%

Percentage Female Students 63%

FACULTY & STAFF

Faculty Holding Doctoral Degrees 18%

Faculty Holding Masters Degrees 74%

Percentage Male Full-time Faculty 50%

Percentage Female Full-time Faculty 50%

Employees Campuswide 600

3041 West Avenue K

Lancaster, CA 93536

661 722-6300

Source: Antelope Valley College Fact Book 2000

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AVC Transfer Destinations

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

1. California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

2. California State University, Bakersfield

Antelope Valley College Campus

3. California State University, Bakersfield

4. California State University, Channel Islands

5. California State University, Dominquez Hills

6. California State University, Fullerton

7. California State University, Long Beach

8. California State University, Los Angeles

9. California State University, Northridge

10. California State University, San Bernardino

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

A. University of California, Irvine

B. University of California, Los Angeles

C. University of California, Riverside

D. University of California, Santa Barbara

This listing indicates only State Universities within an approximate 90 mile radius of Antelope Valley College, and does not include private schools.

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AVC HONORS TRANSFER ALLIANCE PROGRAM

Source: Antelope Valley College

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Offers the opportunity for priority admission to many major universities and colleges throughout the state.

For a complete listing of participating campuses, Contact the Honors Coordinator at AVC 661 722-6468.

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4 Year Universities & Colleges

In addition to academic and vocational programs offered through

Antelope Valley College, residents have choices among locally available

four-year universities.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD

Antelope Valley College Campus

43909 30th Street West

Lancaster, CA. 93536

Telephone 661-722-6630

Housed in a newly constructed building on the Antelope Valley College

north campus, CSUB offers Bachelor and Master degree programs,

Teacher Credential programs, and other certificate programs.

CAL POLY POMONA

Continuing Education University

Satellite Campus with classes meeting at the Antelope Valley Inn

44055 N. Sierra Hwy.

Lancaster, CA.

Telephone 909-869-4599

Graduate studies leading to Master of Science degrees

in aeronautical and other engineering disciplines.

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

40015 Sierra Hwy. #B-160

Palmdale, CA.

Telephone 661-267-2001

Bachelor and Master degree programs offered at Antelope Valley locations.

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE

Telephone 800-695-4858 ext. 5220

Bachelor degree programs offered in Mojave and Palmdale locations.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

1216 West Ave. J, Suite #500

Lancaster, CA.

Telephone 661-940-6851

Bachelor and Master degree programs offered in Antelope Valley.

WEST COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE

4020 East Lancaster Blvd.

Lancaster, CA.

Telephone 661-946-4663

Private seminary college offers Bachelor and Master degree

programs at campus in Lancaster.

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Corporate & Community Education

Contract Education

AVC's Corporate and Community Education Division develops, implements, and delivers job training and contract services to community businesses. Contract education is an economic development initiative which is designed to train employees and solve business problems at a substantial savings to local business and industry.

The Customer Service Academy is a continuing Contract Education program launched this year.

Designed to develop a comprehensive training program which provides individuals with the basic skills and job training needed for employment in Customer Service. Starwood Hotels and Resorts worked

with the Antelope Valley College in creating the academy. Through the college, potential employees were trained to work specifically at the new call center in Lancaster. Starwood offered paid training for all

of the candidates selected.

This year Antelope Valley College completed a training contract for 500 Rite Aid Corporation employees and is currently providing SR Technics America training development with potentially thousands of employees over the next six years. Skill development is in the areas of computer skills, software applications, customer service training, forklift training, and office technology.

Aerospace Training Center

Three years ago the Antelope Valley College and the Aerospace Alliance consortium implemented an initial training program designed to develop aircraft skillsblueprint reading, structural assembly, electrical assemblyand work ethic and team building skills. Current employees received training in cross-functional tasks and new program areas.

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and Employment Training Panel provide grants that support the training programs through the Antelope Valley One-Stop Career Center. Training curricula is being developed cooperatively with SR Technics experts and college curriculum specialists which includes an

on-site daily operations manager/trainer.

Courses Offered Courses Completed Students Registered Actual Attendance
Fall 1999 45 20 409 345 Spring 2000 45 32 527 496

The AVC Community Education Program is committed to providing lifelong learning experiences to the community through a wide spectrum of courses for personal and professional development, cultural enrichment, and recreational activities. Expert instructors offer hands-on practical information in office applications, multimedia, and the Internet.

All courses offered are short-term, from one to six sessions generally on evenings and weekends. Many of the business skills development courses can be customized and taught right in the business location. AVCCE offers many courses that meet continuing education requirements for Nurses, CPAs, and other professionals.

For information on CCE programs call 661 722-6545

Community Education

Source: Stephen Contreras, Director Corporate & Community Education

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Occupational Groups

"Superior Technical Workforce"

Occupation Regional U.S. Average

Executive Manager 11.75% 12.30%

Professional Specialty 14.41% 14.10%

Technical 5.04% 3.68%

Sales 11.42% 11.79%

Administrative Support 14.80% 16.27%

Service (Pvt. Household) 0.30% 0.45%

Service (Protective) 2.51% 1.72%

Service (Other) 9.50% 11.05%

Farming 1.05% 2.45%

Precision Production 17.20% 11.32%

Machine Operator 5.61% 6.83%

Transportation 3.80% 4.09%

General Labor 3.60% 3.94%

Aerospace makes the Difference

Our region shows higher percentages to the U.S. average in both

Technical and Precision Production occupational categories.

These regional numbers are bolstered by the aerospace industry

and other manufacturing jobs in the Greater Antelope Valley area.

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