Shafter High School is a public high school in Shafter, California, United States, a city north of Bakersfield, California.
Serving 1,599 students in grades 9-12, Shafter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shafter High School's student population of 1,599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,599 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Shafter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shafter High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7408 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: General Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shafter High School's ranking?
Shafter High School is ranked #7408 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shafter High School often compared to?
Shafter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shafter High School?
The graduation rate of Shafter High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shafter High School?
1,599 students attend Shafter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Shafter High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shafter High School?
Shafter High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shafter High School offer ?
Shafter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shafter High School part of?
Shafter High School is part of Kern High School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of Spring
March 20, 2027 (Saturday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
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