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Shandon High

Summary:

Shandon High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Shandon, California, with a total enrollment of just 86 students. However, the school's academic performance and overall quality raise significant concerns, as it struggles to meet state standards and lags behind nearby schools in key metrics.

Academically, Shandon High falls well short of the state averages, with only 33.33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.73% statewide, and a mere 4.76% proficient or better in Mathematics, versus 27.9% across California. The school's performance on the California Science Test is also below par, with just 23.53% of 12th-graders scoring proficient or better, against a state average of 26.73%. Shandon High's graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 84.2% to 95%, and its dropout rate has been as high as 15.8%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school struggles with chronic absenteeism, reaching 30.8% in 2021-2022, well above the state norm.

Compared to the nearby Paso Robles High School, Shandon High performs significantly worse across the board. In 2023-2024, 51.18% of 11th-graders at Paso Robles High were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to just 33.33% at Shandon High. Paso Robles High also boasts a higher graduation rate of 91.3%, versus 84.2% at Shandon High. These disparities suggest that students at Shandon High may not be receiving the same quality of education as their peers in the surrounding Paso Robles Joint Unified district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 101 South First St.
       Shandon, CA  93461-0079

(805) 238-0286

District: Shandon Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1413th of 2,323 California High Schools


Feeder schools for Shandon High:

Elementary:    Parkfield Elementary
    Shandon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  85

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.2%
White:
10.6%
African American:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.2% Help


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Compare Details Shandon High ranks worse than 60.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shandon High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.2%), White (10.6%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shandon High is 13. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shandon High:

SchoolDigger ranks Shandon High 1413th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Shandon High in the ranking list.)

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Shandon Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Shandon Joint Unified 1337th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shandon High

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Rank History for all students at Shandon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.20 860th 1653 48.0%
2005 41.74 760th 1901 60.0%
2006 38.20 887th 1968 54.9%
2007 53.79 567th 2063 72.5%
2008 45.07 794th 2117 62.5%
2009 38.88 1063rd 2238 52.5%
2010 49.61 770th 2281 66.2%
2011 42.62 984th 2367 58.4%
2012 36.70 1134th 2354 51.8%
2013 26.16 1437th 2426 40.8%
2015 42.80 1114th 1994 44.1%
2016 56.88 859th 2039 57.9%
2017 61.65 757th 2021 62.5%
2018 38.41 1248th 2017 38.1%
2019 59.29 760th 2133 64.4%
2022 23.27 1583rd 2123 25.4%
2023 38.14 1203rd 2348 48.8%
2024 30.20 1413th 2323 39.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shandon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.26 275th 938 70.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shandon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.57 1323rd 1862 28.9%
2019 73.99 400th 1937 79.3%
2022 29.17 1380th 1943 29.0%
2023 33.12 1326th 2247 41.0%
2024 31.36 1394th 2235 37.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Shandon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.58 1460th 1858 21.4%
2023 35.56 1211th 2118 42.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Shandon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.60 1151st 1834 37.2%
2019 47.74 918th 1880 51.2%
2024 19.41 1606th 2172 26.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shandon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.04 1128th 1742 35.2%
2019 74.99 350th 1814 80.7%
2022 31.01 1288th 1861 30.8%
2023 48.81 881st 2142 58.9%
2024 39.95 1115th 2125 47.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shandon High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 92 1 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1989 83 0 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1990 106 0 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1991 99 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1992 99 0 0 33 1 n/a n/a 0 133
1993 113 0 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1994 133 1 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1995 106 1 2 41 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 106 1 2 41 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 92 1 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1998 73 1 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 52 1 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2000 57 0 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2001 85 1 1 58 3 n/a n/a 0 148
2002 73 2 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2003 73 2 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2004 60 2 0 70 0 n/a n/a 1 133
2005 50 2 1 65 0 n/a n/a 15 133
2006 59 0 2 91 1 n/a n/a 1 154
2007 50 2 2 101 0 n/a n/a 5 160
2008 48 3 1 97 n/a n/a n/a 0 149
2009 45 2 4 91 0 0 7 0 149
2010 22 2 2 69 0 0 0 0 95
2011 21 2 1 61 0 0 3 0 88
2012 17 1 1 44 0 0 3 0 66
2013 18 1 1 47 0 0 2 0 69
2014 12 2 0 40 0 0 1 0 55
2015 12 0 0 47 0 0 2 0 61
2016 11 0 0 55 0 0 0 0 66
2017 17 0 0 63 0 0 1 0 81
2018 21 0 0 66 0 0 0 0 87
2019 19 0 0 62 0 0 0 0 81
2020 19 0 0 66 0 1 1 0 87
2021 16 0 0 67 0 1 1 0 85
2022 14 0 0 72 0 1 1 0 88
2023 10 0 0 74 0 1 1 0 86
2024 9 1 0 75 0 0 0 0 85

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shandon High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 123 9.5 12.9 n/a
1989 119 8.6 13.8 n/a
1990 144 9.9 14.5 n/a
1991 133 8.8 15.1 n/a
1992 133 8.9 14.9 33.8
1993 150 9.0 16.7 37.3
1994 166 9.5 17.5 42.2
1995 150 10.1 14.9 38.7
1996 150 10.1 14.9 38.7
1997 140 10.1 13.9 52.9
1998 127 10.2 12.5 48
1999 97 8.2 11.8 48.5
2000 96 9.3 10.3 46.9
2001 148 10.0 14.8 32.4
2002 141 10.2 13.8 68.8
2003 141 10.2 13.8 68.8
2004 133 10.6 12.5 59.8
2005 133 10.4 12.8 77.1
2006 154 12.0 12.8 60.8
2007 160 12.9 12.4 63.9
2008 149 13.0 11.5 60.4
2009 149 11.0 11.9 59.7
2010 95 7.2 13.0 73.7
2011 88 n/a n/a 65.9
2012 66 7.6 8.6 n/a
2013 69 6.7 10.2 56.5
2014 55 6.5 8.3 72.7
2015 61 7.0 8.7 82
2016 66 8.0 8.2 75.8
2017 81 6.4 12.5 48.1
2018 87 6.1 14.2 78.2
2019 81 6.8 11.9 80.2
2020 87 n/a n/a 70.1
2021 85 6.0 14.1 75.3
2022 88 6.0 14.6 73.9
2023 86 5.9 14.4 61.6
2024 85 6.5 13.0 68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shandon High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 123 9.5 12.9 n/a
1989 119 8.6 13.8 n/a
1990 144 9.9 14.5 n/a
1991 133 8.8 15.1 n/a
1992 133 8.9 14.9 33.8
1993 150 9.0 16.7 37.3
1994 166 9.5 17.5 42.2
1995 150 10.1 14.9 38.7
1996 150 10.1 14.9 38.7
1997 140 10.1 13.9 52.9
1998 127 10.2 12.5 48
1999 97 8.2 11.8 48.5
2000 96 9.3 10.3 46.9
2001 148 10.0 14.8 32.4
2002 141 10.2 13.8 68.8
2003 141 10.2 13.8 68.8
2004 133 10.6 12.5 59.8
2005 133 10.4 12.8 77.1
2006 154 12.0 12.8 60.8
2007 160 12.9 12.4 63.9
2008 149 13.0 11.5 60.4
2009 149 11.0 11.9 59.7
2010 95 7.2 13.0 73.7
2011 88 n/a n/a 65.9
2012 66 7.6 8.6 n/a
2013 69 6.7 10.2 56.5
2014 55 6.5 8.3 72.7
2015 61 7.0 8.7 82
2016 66 8.0 8.2 75.8
2017 81 6.4 12.5 48.1
2018 87 6.1 14.2 78.2
2019 81 6.8 11.9 80.2
2020 87 n/a n/a 70.1
2021 85 6.0 14.1 75.3
2022 88 6.0 14.6 73.9
2023 86 5.9 14.4 61.6
2024 85 6.5 13.0 68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shandon High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 760th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1203rd of 2348 High schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Shandon High)60.947.4
 13.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Shandon Joint Unified)60.947.4
 13.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Shandon High)21.715.8
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Shandon Joint Unified)21.715.8
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8186
 6.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6274
 19.4%
Pacific Islander01
White1910
 47.4%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.2%61.6%
 18.6%

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Shandon High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Parkfield Elementary
Elementary : Shandon Elementary

Shandon High ranks 1413th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Shandon High are 88% Hispanic, 11% White, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 85 students attended Shandon High.


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