Enrollment
378
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shadow Ridge compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shadow Ridge
Shadow Ridge is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hesperia, California, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,653 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #644.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hesperia's public schools, it stands alongside Encore Jr./Sr. High Sch for the Perf and Visual Arts (630 students): Shadow Ridge is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 18.5:1).
Hesperia Unified also operates Hesperia High (2,405 students) and Oak Hills High (2,370 students) alongside Shadow Ridge.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shadow Ridge compares
Shadow Ridge on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hesperia Unified, which includes Shadow Ridge.
$13,688
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 73.1%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shadow Ridge a good school?
Shadow Ridge earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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