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Shafter High

Shafter, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
shafter.kernhigh.org526 Mannel Ave., Shafter, CA 93263(661) 746-4961
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

373 students tested

49.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 52.2% did.

  • Exceeded13.9%
  • Met35.6%
  • Nearly met28.6%
  • Not met21.9%

Math

372 students tested

9.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 11.4% did.

  • Exceeded2.5%
  • Met7.2%
  • Nearly met19.4%
  • Not met70.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

4.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,7591,694
Suspended in or out of school5.3% · 944.4% · 74
Suspensions128102
Violence with injury76
Violence without injury9064
Weapons25
Drugs2218
Defiance only00
Other79

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,7221,694
Suspended out of school7.8% · 1357.6% · 128
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.1% · 10.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

20.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,7281,655
Chronically absent18.2% · 31420.2% · 335

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Town, Fringe

Enrollment

1,655 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino92.1%
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White5.9%
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Black or African American0.4%
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Asian0.4%
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Two or More Races1.1%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061954002352

District
Kern High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,655 students
Teachers (FTE)
74

Sources