Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy

School Overview
Shadow Hills Middle School is a public school located in Palmdale, California, serving students within the Palmdale School District. The school provides a traditional middle school experience, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, and history. As part of the Palmdale School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal development during the critical middle-level years.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and students to access information regarding academic policies, extracurricular opportunities, and district resources. By utilizing digital tools and maintaining a focus on community engagement, Shadow Hills aims to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. The school’s location in the High Desert area of Los Angeles County reflects the broader goals of the district to provide equitable educational access and resources to the diverse student population residing in the Palmdale community.
813
Total Students
36.8
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic618
Black144
Asian13
Two or More10
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    618 (76.0%)
  • Black
    144 (17.7%)
  • White
    20 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    13 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Palmdale Elementary
Phone: (661)533-7400
Website: http://www.palmdalesd.org/sh
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 612
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63
Grades Taught
Grade 6 262
Grade 7 295
Grade 8 256

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 6262
Grade 7295
Grade 8256
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37045.5%
Male44354.5%