Shadow Hills High School is a public high school for grades 9–12. It is located in north Indio, California, United States. Other high schools in the area are Indio High School, La Quinta High School and Palm Desert High School.
Serving 1,702 students in grades 9-12, Shadow Hills High School 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Hills High School's student population of 1,702 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shadow Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Hills High School is 0.27, 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
#6446 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Hills High School's ranking?
Shadow Hills High School is ranked #6446 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 La Quinta High School, Palm Desert High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shadow Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Shadow Hills High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shadow Hills High School?
1,702 students attend Shadow Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Shadow Hills High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% 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 24:1, 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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