Shade Canyon serves 64 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shade Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Shade Canyon's student population of 64 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shade Canyon is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Hispanic
22%
56%
White
62%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shade Canyon?
64 students attend Shade Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shade Canyon students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shade Canyon?
Shade Canyon has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shade Canyon offer ?
Shade Canyon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shade Canyon part of?
Shade Canyon is part of Shade Canyon School District.
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