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Shafter High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Shafter, California · Kern High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,599
Student:Teacher21.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
Shafter
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,599
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+22.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Shafter High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Shafter, California. The school enrolls 1,599 students. It is part of the Kern High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictKern High
County6029
CityShafter
ZIP93263
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061954002352

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,599
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino91.0%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
91.0%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
0.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)