Serving 1,952 students in grades 9-12, Shadow Hills High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,952 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Hills High School's student population of 1,952 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,952 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shadow Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Hills High School is 0.32, 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
#1684 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Hills High School's ranking?
Shadow Hills High School is ranked #1684 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shadow Hills High School often compared to?
Shadow Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Desert High School, La Quinta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shadow Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Shadow Hills High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shadow Hills High School?
1,952 students attend Shadow Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shadow Hills High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Hills High School?
Shadow Hills High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shadow Hills High School offer ?
Shadow Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shadow Hills High School part of?
Shadow Hills High School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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