For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,750 students in Shafter, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Shafter, CA are Shafter High School and Central Valley High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shafter, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Shafter have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Shafter, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shafter High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shafter, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shafter High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Gr: 9-12 | 1,655 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Central Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shafter, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Shafter, CA include Shafter High School and Central Valley High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Shafter?
2 public high schools are located in Shafter.
What is the racial composition of students in Shafter?
Shafter public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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