Serving 440 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Ridge's student population of 440 students has grown by 225% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shadow Ridge 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 Ridge is 0.47, 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
#8902 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Ridge's ranking?
Shadow Ridge is ranked #8902 out of 9,523 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Shadow Ridge?
440 students attend Shadow Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Shadow Ridge students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadow Ridge?
Shadow Ridge has a student ration of 24:1, 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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