Shafter High School

Shafter High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
526 Mannel Ave,  Shafter, CA
Kern High School District
3.8
4.5
1,655 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Russell Shipley
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
21%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
62.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
328:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
91.7%
White
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Bakersfield 227 Students
Bakersfield College 218 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 151 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 137 Students
University of California - Davis 127 Students
California State University - Fresno 124 Students
University of California - Irvine 123 Students
University of California - Berkeley 118 Students
University of California - San Diego 113 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 108 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 65 Students
Biology 51 Students
Business 49 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students
Engineering 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 267 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/29/2024
Overall, my high school experience here at Shafter High has been great, I love the support from my teachers. I have enjoyed the many opportunities that this School has to offer. It is really organized and there is many people ready to help whenever it is needed. Many students here have the motivation for success and that also fuels me to achieve all my goals.
5.0 Senior
2/27/2021
Shafter High school isn't a school it's a family full of Generals willing to always lend a hand no matter what.
4.0 Junior
2/9/2021
It's a decent school. There are some teachers and counselors that truly care for the students and other that don't, so you just have to be on the look out for the ones who do and want there students to succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 other
9/14/2023
The community is amazing everyone knows everyone and teachers make the students feel welcome.
5.0 student
9/8/2019
The teachers at this school really care about the wellbeing of all of the students and will try there best to make sure we do good in our classes.

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Shafter High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shafter, CA, in the Shafter neighborhood, and is served by the Kern High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,655 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Shafter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $322,647. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Valley High School, Richland Junior High School, Grow Academy Shafter, and more. Learn more about what Shafter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shafter High School.

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