Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy's student population of 874 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7365 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy's ranking?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is ranked #7365 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy?
874 students attend Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy offer ?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy part of?
Shadow Hills Engineering And Design Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 3/16/2020
Bad school, bad school, don't go.
5 2/25/2020
Love the robotics program and Mr. Merrill.
1 2/10/2020
These are good school bus it's a little dirty and some teachers are mean.
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