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Shafter High

Kern High · Kern County · 526 Mannel Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263-1810

(661) 746-4961 · shafter.kernhigh.org

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2/10
#1026
Rank 1026 out of 1,227
Top 84%
English Language Arts3/10 · #869 · 29th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1062 · 14th percentile
Science2/10 · #1144 · 12th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Shafter is a small agricultural community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, and Shafter High reflects that working-class, tight-knit character. The school faces some real academic challenges, with scores in the lower range statewide, particularly in math and science, so families who prioritize rigorous academics may want to look closely at what support systems and extracurriculars are available before enrolling. That said, for families rooted in the Shafter community, this is a school where local ties run deep and students tend to know their teachers and coaches well.

Student Demographics

370 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
348 (94%)
White
18 (5%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners88 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged316 (85%)
Students with Disabilities38 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,599
Enrollment
73.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.3
Administrators (FTE)
17.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
7.8%
AP Participation
of students
128
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Generals · CIF Central Section

21
varsity sports
8 boys
9 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

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 · #1862 · 16th percentile

10 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found