Over the history of the school, the character of the SunDevil has increasingly become more cartoon-like, as parents were upset with the Satanic references.

[3] In football, the Sun Devils compete annually against the Victor Valley High School Jackrabbits in the "Bell Game".

[5] Apple Valley High School offers many groups and clubs including: Interact, National Honor Society, Spanish club, French club, Band, Choir, Drama, Servants of Our Savior, Junior Statesmen of America, Mock Trial, AVID, ASB (which also has ASB Tech & Audio), Trident Yearbook, The Sundial, Bowling, ping pong, Foundations, Cheer, Football, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Basketball, Break dance, ballroom dancing, SkillsUSA, HOSA, Tennis, Auto Shop, Weight Lifting, CAMP, Graphic Communications, Language Club and more.

Pigs, steers, chickens, and lambs are raised on campus or at home by most students as their class project.

The Sundial is the school's student newspaper and has been a member of The Quill and Scroll International Honor Society since 1967.