SHAFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Shafter High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Kern High school district, located in Shafter, CA with about 1,638 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, Shafter High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Shafter High School, located at 526 Mannel Ave. in Shafter, California, is a key academic institution within the Kern High School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for both post-secondary college opportunities and the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, athletic participation, and extracurricular engagement, reflecting the traditional spirit of a close-knit Central Valley community.
In addition to its core curriculum, Shafter High is recognized for its connection to the rich agricultural heritage of the region while looking toward the future through various career technical education pathways. By leveraging the resources of the Kern High School District, the school provides students with access to diverse learning programs, technology, and student services designed to improve graduation rates and personal development. You can find more information about their academic calendar, athletics, and school news on their official website at http://shafter.kernhigh.org.
For more information, contact Shafter High at (661) 746-4961 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shafter, CA 93263-1810
(661) 746-4961
http://shafter.kernhigh.org
SHAFTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shafter, CA with about 1,638 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kern High
- Total Students:
- 1,638
- Teachers:
- 70.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,638 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHAFTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.5%
- White
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.