Shadow Hills High School

Shadow Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
39 Jefferson St,  Indio, CA
Desert Sands Unified School District
4.1
4.2
1,952 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Marcus Wood
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
96.2%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
25%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
1.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
448:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
84.1%
White
9.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - San Diego 344 Students
San Diego State University 338 Students
University of California - Irvine 311 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 298 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 288 Students
College of the Desert 260 Students
University of San Diego 233 Students
University of California - Berkeley 210 Students
University of California - Davis 210 Students
California State University - Long Beach 197 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 146 Students
Nursing 135 Students
Business 127 Students
Biology 88 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 52 Students
Education 42 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Criminology 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 407 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/27/2024
My experience at Shadow Hills thus far has been excellent , in ways of making me feel accepted and allowing me the access of educational opportunities. There has been no bad experiences during my high school years as I always feel like I am safe and able to connect with my community on a deeper level. Although a change that I would like to see is the supportiveness with female sports.
5.0 Senior
9/29/2024
I really enjoy going to shadow hills it's a fun and safe environment and the teachers and principal and staff are very involved and I love to see the academic and athletic progress and achievements made every year
5.0 Senior
5/31/2024
Shadow Hills High School is definitely a school that is college oriented they are constantly motivating students to achieve being A-G I had a great experience especially with teachers and college counselors everyone was always willing to listen and give advice as well as set up a plan with us something I didn't like about my time being there is how scholarship offers were tended to be offer to more highly qualified gpa wise students although it wasn't a requirement for the scholarship instead of those who were in a financial need position I loved my highschool it gave me and incredible experience with unforgettable teachers
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 student
4/29/2020
Absolutely wonderful high school that engages students in all the education they could ever ask for
5.0 parent
12/7/2016
Great for the most part..with the exception of communications between departments and also favoritism in sports/athletics department for males over females. Hence "The Water Polo!"
5.0 parent
6/7/2014
The staff cares and administration is outstanding. While this school is new, it is creating outstanding traditions with a mix of both veteran and new teachers. Want your student to get involved? This is the place! As far as the review below... do you really rate a school so low because of ONE teache...
4.0 parent
9/9/2012
I drive 28 miles one way for my children to come to this school. They are more relaxed and not fearful in their surrounding. Therefore their concentration and work ethics are better than ever. They both receive good grades and i fieel blessed. The overall of the school is excellent.

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