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Shadow Ridge

15776 Main St., Hesperia, CA 92345Hesperia Unified
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG12Non-Charter
463
Students
Total enrolled
$15,293
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
7% vs nat'l
22.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
48% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 463 students in grades KG–12 in Hesperia, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,293 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Shadow Ridge is a mid-sized other in Hesperia, California, serving grades KG–12 with 463 students. The district invests $15,293 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Shadow Ridge

463
Total Students
22.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution209 male · 254 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 307 students
Student Composition
11%
76%
10%
Asian1%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino76%
Black10%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060001407287

Academic Outcomes at Shadow Ridge

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92345

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,293Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,293
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,729
Student Support$2,906
Administration$1,835
Operations$2,294
Other$1,529
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,293 spent per student, an estimated $6,775 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
73%
State government
73.1%
Local (property tax)
11.0%
Federal programs
15.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location
CountySan Bernardino County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (760)949-8267
NCES ID: 060001407287
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hesperia seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
15776 Main St., Hesperia, CA 92345
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.