Shafter High

shafter.kernhigh.org

1,599 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,599

Total Students

73.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shafter High
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	1,481
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,481 (92.8%)
White
76 (4.8%)
Two or More
22 (1.4%)
Asian
8 (0.5%)
Black
7 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)746-4961
Website:	http://shafter.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	181

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 424

Grade 10 430

Grade 11 419

Grade 12 326