Shafter High

Public 9-12

 526 Mannel Ave.
       Shafter, CA  93263-1810


(661) 746-4961

District: Kern High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1431st of 2,346 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,029 Help


Feeder schools for Shafter High:

Elementary:    Buttonwillow Elementary
    Golden Oak Elementary
    Redwood Elementary
    Sequoia Elementary
Middle:    Richland Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  1,651

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.7%
White:
5.9%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.2% Help


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Compare Details Shafter High ranks worse than 61% of high schools in California. It also ranks 16th among 24 ranked high schools in the Kern High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shafter High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.7%), White (5.9%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shafter High is 23.8, which is the 12th best among 24 high schools in the Kern High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shafter High is $10,029, which is the 8th highest among 24 high schools in the Kern High School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shafter High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shafter High 1431st of 2346 California public high schools. (See Shafter High in the ranking list.)

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Kern High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kern High 850th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shafter High

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Rank History for all students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.15 1096th 1653 33.7%
2005 34.42 934th 1901 50.9%
2006 35.56 967th 1968 50.9%
2007 32.99 1065th 2063 48.4%
2008 37.30 986th 2117 53.4%
2009 42.85 938th 2238 58.1%
2010 42.41 960th 2281 57.9%
2011 39.44 1077th 2367 54.5%
2012 33.48 1218th 2354 48.3%
2013 45.97 894th 2426 63.1%
2015 42.54 1120th 1994 43.8%
2016 44.79 1109th 2039 45.6%
2017 42.10 1200th 2021 40.6%
2018 33.92 1323rd 2017 34.4%
2019 34.52 1344th 2133 37.0%
2022 27.41 1487th 2123 30.0%
2023 29.39 1423rd 2335 39.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.26 628th 938 33.0%
2019 50.82 273rd 941 71.0%
2022 31.67 776th 1044 25.7%
2023 38.03 517th 1315 60.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.52 898th 1539 41.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 1192nd 1862 36.0%
2019 39.90 1164th 1937 39.9%
2022 29.46 1367th 1943 29.6%
2023 33.14 1317th 2237 41.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.69 77th 89 13.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.23 1260th 1760 28.4%
2019 30.82 1258th 1833 31.4%
2022 22.82 1434th 1858 22.8%
2023 28.30 1364th 2106 35.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.44 859th 1052 18.3%
2019 31.96 723rd 1117 35.3%
2022 32.83 745th 1161 35.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 1218th 1834 33.6%
2019 32.82 1231st 1880 34.5%
2022 28.66 1325th 1916 30.8%
2023 28.41 1367th 2195 37.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.03 1114th 1742 36.1%
2019 41.87 1058th 1814 41.7%
2022 32.21 1259th 1861 32.3%
2023 33.78 1270th 2132 40.4%
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Rank History for White students at Shafter High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 963rd 1173 17.9%
2019 15.44 1042nd 1222 14.7%
2022 15.76 1033rd 1204 14.2%
2023 20.88 1071st 1424 24.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Shafter High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 528 13 2 430 4 n/a n/a 0 977
1989 484 19 3 497 26 n/a n/a 0 1029
1990 500 21 3 566 10 n/a n/a 0 1100
1991 486 20 5 609 12 n/a n/a 0 1132
1992 476 18 4 678 12 n/a n/a 0 1188
1993 461 12 1 667 7 n/a n/a 0 1148
1994 429 16 6 746 1 n/a n/a 0 1198
1995 419 21 2 808 2 n/a n/a 0 1252
1996 419 21 2 808 2 n/a n/a 0 1252
1997 435 14 7 823 9 n/a n/a 0 1288
1998 424 11 9 832 8 n/a n/a 0 1284
1999 370 16 9 879 9 n/a n/a 0 1283
2000 360 16 6 915 6 n/a n/a 0 1303
2001 353 22 7 933 6 n/a n/a 0 1321
2002 297 18 3 966 0 n/a n/a 0 1284
2003 297 18 3 966 0 n/a n/a 0 1284
2004 295 12 4 1035 2 n/a n/a 0 1348
2005 263 8 4 1142 2 n/a n/a 0 1419
2006 258 15 7 1187 2 n/a n/a 0 1469
2007 237 8 4 1256 2 n/a n/a 0 1507
2008 215 9 5 1268 2 n/a n/a 0 1499
2009 209 13 7 1322 4 3 0 0 1558
2010 166 17 7 1312 2 2 1 0 1507
2011 156 16 10 1302 3 1 6 0 1494
2012 124 13 13 1359 4 2 12 0 1527
2013 108 8 10 1311 3 2 9 0 1451
2014 114 7 12 1296 2 0 9 0 1440
2015 111 6 9 1296 2 1 15 0 1440
2016 114 6 9 1343 2 1 11 0 1486
2017 114 6 12 1425 3 2 12 0 1574
2018 116 9 12 1483 3 1 14 0 1638
2019 125 8 18 1538 1 1 12 0 1703
2020 117 11 17 1498 1 1 12 0 1657
2021 111 11 19 1528 2 1 10 0 1682
2022 109 8 13 1478 1 2 9 1 1621
2023 97 9 14 1514 2 2 13 0 1651

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shafter High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 977 42.0 23.2 n/a
1989 1029 43.0 23.9 n/a
1990 1100 44.7 24.6 n/a
1991 1132 45.0 25.1 n/a
1992 1188 45.7 25.9 40.5
1993 1148 44.9 25.6 45.4
1994 1198 43.0 27.9 46.2
1995 1252 45.6 27.5 48
1996 1252 45.6 27.5 48
1997 1288 49.1 26.2 31
1998 1284 50.2 25.6 49.1
1999 1283 51.0 25.2 48.1
2000 1303 45.6 28.6 55.4
2001 1321 54.2 24.4 52.5
2002 1284 57.6 22.3 56
2003 1284 57.6 22.3 56
2004 1348 57.4 23.5 56.5
2005 1419 64.4 22.0 62.2
2006 1469 62.2 23.6 68.8
2007 1507 69.2 21.8 67.2
2008 1499 80.0 18.7 67.6
2009 1558 65.2 20.3 72.6
2010 1507 59.9 25.1 75
2011 1494 n/a n/a 78.5
2012 1527 61.8 24.7 n/a
2013 1451 56.0 25.9 74.3
2014 1440 55.6 25.8 70.8
2015 1440 48.0 30.0 76
2016 1486 48.0 30.9 79.8
2017 1574 63.7 24.7 80.7
2018 1638 70.2 23.3 80.3
2019 1703 73.6 23.1 83.3
2020 1657 n/a n/a 82.6
2021 1682 71.3 23.5 82
2022 1621 59.6 27.1 80.6
2023 1651 69.3 23.8 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shafter High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 977 42.0 23.2 n/a
1989 1029 43.0 23.9 n/a
1990 1100 44.7 24.6 n/a
1991 1132 45.0 25.1 n/a
1992 1188 45.7 25.9 40.5
1993 1148 44.9 25.6 45.4
1994 1198 43.0 27.9 46.2
1995 1252 45.6 27.5 48
1996 1252 45.6 27.5 48
1997 1288 49.1 26.2 31
1998 1284 50.2 25.6 49.1
1999 1283 51.0 25.2 48.1
2000 1303 45.6 28.6 55.4
2001 1321 54.2 24.4 52.5
2002 1284 57.6 22.3 56
2003 1284 57.6 22.3 56
2004 1348 57.4 23.5 56.5
2005 1419 64.4 22.0 62.2
2006 1469 62.2 23.6 68.8
2007 1507 69.2 21.8 67.2
2008 1499 80.0 18.7 67.6
2009 1558 65.2 20.3 72.6
2010 1507 59.9 25.1 75
2011 1494 n/a n/a 78.5
2012 1527 61.8 24.7 n/a
2013 1451 56.0 25.9 74.3
2014 1440 55.6 25.8 70.8
2015 1440 48.0 30.0 76
2016 1486 48.0 30.9 79.8
2017 1574 63.7 24.7 80.7
2018 1638 70.2 23.3 80.3
2019 1703 73.6 23.1 83.3
2020 1657 n/a n/a 82.6
2021 1682 71.3 23.5 82
2022 1621 59.6 27.1 80.6
2023 1651 69.3 23.8 85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shafter High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,029

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shafter High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1344th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1423rd of 2335 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Shafter High)43.144.2
 1.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kern High)51.151
 0.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Shafter High)18.47.6
 10.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kern High)2117
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Shafter High)14.39
 5.3%
   11th Grade Science (Kern High)22.623.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Shafter High)10.110.5
 0.4%
   12th Grade Science (Kern High)13.115.6
 2.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17031651
 3.1%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1814
 22.2%
Hispanic15381514
 1.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White12597
 22.4%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.3%85.2%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shafter High

Students at Shafter High are 92% Hispanic, 6% White.

Shafter High ranks 1431st of 2346 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,651 students attended Shafter High.

Shafter High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Buttonwillow Elementary
Elementary : Golden Oak Elementary
Elementary : Redwood Elementary
Elementary : Sequoia Elementary
Middle : Richland Junior High


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