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R. Rex Parris High

38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr., Palmdale, CA, 93550

About R. Rex Parris High

R. Rex Parris High School is a public high school in Palmdale, California, that serves grades 9–12 as a specialized educational pathway within the Antelope Valley Union High School District. It is known as one of the best schools for alternative education and has about 350 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20:1. The school is known as one of the best places for students who want a personalized learning environment that focuses on getting them ready for graduation and helping them get back on track academically. The campus has a 97% minority enrollment, and 75% of the students are from low-income families. Right now, the student is 13% good at reading and 1% good at math. Students are helped with their transitions to college by having access to important assessments and resources that help them get ready for college. R. Rex Parris High School is a top school because it has a supportive environment. It is in a good neighborhood where the average home price is about $530,000. Its main strengths are its dedicated teachers and its focused approach to helping students succeed in a non-traditional setting, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

R. Rex Parris High Contact Information

Address

38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr., Palmdale, CA, 93550

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Phone

(661) 274-1230

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 1%
Reading 13%
State average proficiency is 1% in Math and 13% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
30 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
583
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6415 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at R. Rex Parris High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.26%
Asian 0.69%
Hispanic 80.45%
Black 12.69%
Two+ Races 2.23%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
3.26%
Asian
0.69%
Hispanic
80.45%
Black
12.69%
Two+ Races
2.23%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 583
43.05%
251 Female
56.95%
332 Male

Student Population

583 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

583 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, R. Rex Parris High School celebrated the artistic talents of its students with a performance by the school's Mariachi band. This was a lively end to recent campus celebrations. The school is still working to improve its programs for multi-lingual students and parents. It is now offering special workshops to help families and students get ready for the Class of 2025 and 2026 graduations. The campus is also still a center for personalized learning, offering tailored academic support and credit recovery programs that help each student reach their own educational goals.

FAQ

Q1. How does R. Rex Parris High help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. R. Rex Parris High helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q2. Does R. Rex Parris High help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q3. Does R. Rex Parris High teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, R. Rex Parris High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Are there arts and creative programs at R. Rex Parris High?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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