Shafter High
Shafter, CA · Kern High · Grades 9-12
991st of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 35%· Stable
Shafter High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Shafter High 991st of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2015 to 35th in 2025.
Shafter High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 373 students tested
Shafter High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,655 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.0% | 92.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 7.9% | 5.9% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Shafter High
Typical home value $384K in zip 93263 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Shafter High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Central Valley High (Continuation)Kern High · 0 mi away1,440th of 1,528
ELA 11% · Math 0% - 2Wasco Independence HighWasco Union High · 6.8 mi away1,258th of 1,528
ELA 25% · Math 4% - 6Wasco HighWasco Union High · 7.4 mi away634th of 1,528
ELA 58% · Math 25% - 8Frontier HighKern High · 9.3 mi away393rd of 1,528
ELA 69% · Math 33% - 7McFarland High School Early CollegeMcFarland Unified · 11.6 mi away475th of 1,528
ELA 66% · Math 28% - –San Joaquin High (Continuation)McFarland Unified · 12.1 mi away
- 8Centennial HighKern High · 12.2 mi away368th of 1,528
ELA 67% · Math 38% - 8Liberty HighKern High · 12.7 mi away403rd of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Shafter High in?
Shafter High is part of the Kern High district in Shafter, California.
Is Shafter High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Shafter High 991st of 1,528 California high schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Shafter High?
Hispanic 92%, White 6%, Two or more races 1% (1,655 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Shafter High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93263 is $384K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.