Pete Knight High School
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Knight High School is located in Palmdale, California
and is part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District
. Knight High was the 7th general education school to join the district. The high school opened its doors to freshmen in August 2003 and these same freshmen were the first class to graduate, graduating on May 31, 2007. The high school was named after test pilot and politician William Joseph "Pete" Knight
. The school has received much recognition for its band program which has placed first in many events. Knight High School has been the largest high school in the Antelope Valley for the past four years with an enrollment of close to 3,500 students.
Knight High School has an excellent AP (Advanced Placement) program. Students may take AP classes in many classes, including, but not limited to: English 11, English 12, Statistics, Calculus, World History, US History, United States Government, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Studio Art.
Golden League Championships won:
Girls Basketball 2007, 2008, 2009 (undefeated league record)
Boys Basketball 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
Softball 2009, 2010, 2011
Boys Track and Field 2007, 2010,2011
Girls Track and Field 2007,2011
Football 2010(including super star brandon julio)
Boys Soccer 2011
During the 2007-08 season the Boys Basketball team coached by Tom Hegre advanced to the CIF-SS Division IIA Finals held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. They also earned a berth in the Division I State playoffs. Senior Forward, Paul George
was named Golden League MVP (and Antelope Valley Press Player of the Year). George was also named to the All-CIF team has since received a scholarship to play for Fresno State this coming year. Since then, Paul George has been drafted by the Indiana Pacers
with the 10th Pick in 2010 NBA Draft
.
The girls basketball team advanced to the CIF-SS Division IIA Semi-finals during the 2007-08 season. Junior Forward, Malika Jackson was named Golden League MVP (and Antelope Valley Press Player of the Year). Jackson was also named to the All-CIF team along with teammates Anttanisha Moton and Dominique Turner.
Palmdale, California
Palmdale is a city located in the center of northern Los Angeles County, California, United States.Palmdale was the first community within the Antelope Valley to incorporate as a city on August 24, 1962; 47 years later, voters approved creating a charter city in November, 2009. Palmdale is...
and is part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District
Antelope Valley Union High School District
The Antelope Valley Union High School District is located in the Antelope Valley area of California, in northern Los Angeles County....
. Knight High was the 7th general education school to join the district. The high school opened its doors to freshmen in August 2003 and these same freshmen were the first class to graduate, graduating on May 31, 2007. The high school was named after test pilot and politician William Joseph "Pete" Knight
William J. Knight
William J. "Pete" Knight was a U.S. politician, combat pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. Knight holds the world's speed record for flight in a winged, powered aircraft...
. The school has received much recognition for its band program which has placed first in many events. Knight High School has been the largest high school in the Antelope Valley for the past four years with an enrollment of close to 3,500 students.
School Mission
Knight High has many different Advanced Placement programs and college-bound courses meant to ensure a direct path to college with their school vision being that "Every student at Knight High School will have the option of attending a four-year college or university." Knight High School currently has the largest enrollment in Advanced Placement classes of any of the high schools in the AV Union High School District. Knight also has the highest number of students receiving scores of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. In September 2007, Knight High had 28 students recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars. AV Press report on AP Scholars at KHSKnight High School has an excellent AP (Advanced Placement) program. Students may take AP classes in many classes, including, but not limited to: English 11, English 12, Statistics, Calculus, World History, US History, United States Government, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Studio Art.
Athletics
In the school's short history (only 4 graduating classes), it has enjoyed much success in athletics competing in the Golden League (comprising the eight public High Schools in the Antelope Valley). The Hawks have been crowned Golden League Champions in Football, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Boys and Girls Track and Field, Boys Cross Country and Softball.Golden League Championships won:
Girls Basketball 2007, 2008, 2009 (undefeated league record)
Boys Basketball 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
Softball 2009, 2010, 2011
Boys Track and Field 2007, 2010,2011
Girls Track and Field 2007,2011
Football 2010(including super star brandon julio)
Boys Soccer 2011
During the 2007-08 season the Boys Basketball team coached by Tom Hegre advanced to the CIF-SS Division IIA Finals held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. They also earned a berth in the Division I State playoffs. Senior Forward, Paul George
Paul George (basketball)
Paul George is an American basketball player with the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. George plays small forward, and was drafted by the Indiana Pacers as the 10th overall pick at the 2010 NBA Draft after playing two years with the Fresno State Bulldogs.-NBA:George signed...
was named Golden League MVP (and Antelope Valley Press Player of the Year). George was also named to the All-CIF team has since received a scholarship to play for Fresno State this coming year. Since then, Paul George has been drafted by the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
with the 10th Pick in 2010 NBA Draft
2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
.
The girls basketball team advanced to the CIF-SS Division IIA Semi-finals during the 2007-08 season. Junior Forward, Malika Jackson was named Golden League MVP (and Antelope Valley Press Player of the Year). Jackson was also named to the All-CIF team along with teammates Anttanisha Moton and Dominique Turner.