Shadow Hills High School
- Public
- INDIO, CA
Public School
Shadow Hills High School
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- INDIO, CA
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 440 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade B+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Shadow Hills High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
52%
Percent Proficient - Math
19%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1050
355 responses
Average ACT
23
44 responses
AP Enrollment
25%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade C
- Housinggrade D
Median Household Income
$53,669
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,084
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$281,400
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 43 responsesPoll
88%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 43 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,941
Free or Reduced Lunch
67%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 53 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 53 responses94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 53 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$103,554
Teachers in First/Second Year
8%
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 65 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 65 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 65 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,946 / year
National
$12,23976%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 71 responses25%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 71 responses37%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 71 responsesSimilar Schools
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Shadow Hills High School Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 440 reviews
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Teachers and faculty very supportive of students. Strong performing arts department and sports program. Most students show great care in school pride and activities.
SHHS is overall a great school, but is lacking in STEM programs and opportunities. There is only two academic based club that compete, while other schools in Orange County, LA, and Bay Area have multiple clubs that compete in different subjects (Mock Trial, Model UN, Quiz Bowl, Math Competitions, ISEF, Science Olympiads, etc...). I believe this school would be better if more competitive organizations were promoted/created. Our advanced science department could be stronger, especially in chemistry.
The school does a great job of promoting academic readiness through AVID and school-sponsored college readiness events. However, I wish the school helped the students discover other pathways to college besides UC and CSUs. I feel that college application and essay review sessions for applications would have really helped.
SHHS is overall a great school, but is lacking in STEM programs and opportunities. There is only two academic based club that compete, while other schools in Orange County, LA, and Bay Area have multiple clubs that compete in different subjects (Mock Trial, Model UN, Quiz Bowl, Math Competitions, ISEF, Science Olympiads, etc...). I believe this school would be better if more competitive organizations were promoted/created. Our advanced science department could be stronger, especially in chemistry.
The school does a great job of promoting academic readiness through AVID and school-sponsored college readiness events. However, I wish the school helped the students discover other pathways to college besides UC and CSUs. I feel that college application and essay review sessions for applications would have really helped.
A positive aspect of shadow Hills High is that the staff push their students to become college and career ready. The graduating class of 2019 had 70% meet the UC/CSU A-G requirements! One of the highest percentages in the area. We've won a FAFSA completion contest for about two years now, i believe.
One negative aspect is that individuality and creativeness is discouraged. For example, even after parents had spent 100's of dollars on graduation leis and such, the students were not allowed to wear them and had them confiscated before graduating. The students were also not allowed to decorate hats as other schools do. Females weren't even allowed to wear non-heeled shoes. To work countless hours, spend nights without rest, and study endlessly just to graduate, then have all the fun and personality stripped from it. It's definitely a let down. Its just one example of that specific negative aspect, though.
Other than that, i did have a good time at the school.
One negative aspect is that individuality and creativeness is discouraged. For example, even after parents had spent 100's of dollars on graduation leis and such, the students were not allowed to wear them and had them confiscated before graduating. The students were also not allowed to decorate hats as other schools do. Females weren't even allowed to wear non-heeled shoes. To work countless hours, spend nights without rest, and study endlessly just to graduate, then have all the fun and personality stripped from it. It's definitely a let down. Its just one example of that specific negative aspect, though.
Other than that, i did have a good time at the school.
I love my school! I've had the best high school experience so far. Starting high school, I was very nervous but the staff and students at SHHS quickly relieved that stress. Everyone is so welcoming and all of my teachers are very supportive. I can certainly thank my success to many teachers on campus. The only suggestion I have is for my school to offer more classes relating to career readiness like most schools in my district have. There are high schools with numerous classes that help students to prepare for their future careers. I would like to feel that I am given the same opportunities as any other student in my school district.