- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hesperia, CA
Shadow Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060001407287
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Ridge earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Hesperia · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Ridge has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Ridge ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hesperia, CA.
School address
District: Hesperia Unified · California
NCES ID 060001407287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Shadow Ridge held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060001407287 · Hesperia, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 18.9:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesperia High (2,405 students)
Shadow Ridge held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shadow Ridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesperia High
Hesperia High
2,405 students
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High
2,370 students
- Sultana High
Sultana High
2,098 students
- Hesperia Junio
Hesperia Junior High
1,228 students
- Ranchero Middl
Ranchero Middle
1,140 students
- This school 378
Shadow Ridge
378 students
What this shows Shadow Ridge reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadow Ridge compares
Shadow Ridge held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 15.3%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Shadow Ridge is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hesperia Unified reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shadow Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sultana High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hesperia Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranchero Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadow Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other schools in Hesperia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts
Standard public school
630 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Mojave River Academy - Rockview Park
Standard public school
349 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Mirus Secondary
Standard public school
292 students 48.7:1 students per teacher
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Standard public school
253 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Hesperia Community Day
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shadow Ridge
How many students attend Shadow Ridge?
Shadow Ridge has 378 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hesperia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shadow Ridge?
66.3% of students at Shadow Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Ridge is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Hesperia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Ridge?
Shadow Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shadow Ridge rank among schools in Hesperia?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Ridge ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hesperia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hesperia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hesperia Unified?
Besides Shadow Ridge, Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students), Oak Hills High (2,370 students), and Sultana High (2,098 students). See the Hesperia Unified district page for the complete list.