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Shadow Hills Elementary

Alpine Union Elementary · San Diego County · 8770 Harbison Canyon Road, Alpine, CA 91901-2615

(619) 445-2977 · www.alpineschools.net/shadowhills

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8/10
#1502
Rank 1502 out of 5,722
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1531 · 73rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1269 · 78th percentile
Science7/10 · #2070 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rugged, oak-studded hills of Alpine — a tight-knit mountain community about 30 miles east of downtown San Diego — Shadow Hills Elementary offers a solid academic experience with particularly strong math scores that put it well ahead of most California schools. The area has a distinct small-town, outdoor-oriented character, attracting families who want a quieter alternative to the busier suburbs closer to the coast without sacrificing school quality. It's a good fit for families who value community connection and don't mind a little distance from the city in exchange for that foothills lifestyle.

Student Demographics

203 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
90 (44%)
White
79 (39%)
Multiple Races
10 (5%)
American Indian
7 (3%)
Other
17 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged74 (36%)
Students with Disabilities34 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

377
Enrollment
18.8
Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5436 · 10th percentile

14 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found