Serving 673 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Shadow Ridge ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Ridge's student population of 673 students has grown by 398% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shadow Ridge ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Ridge is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2653 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Ridge's ranking?
Shadow Ridge is ranked #2653 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shadow Ridge?
The graduation rate of Shadow Ridge is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shadow Ridge?
673 students attend Shadow Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Shadow Ridge students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Ridge?
Shadow Ridge has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shadow Ridge offer ?
Shadow Ridge offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Shadow Ridge part of?
Shadow Ridge is part of Hesperia Unified School District.
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