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.