Shadow Hills Elementary School

8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 391 students in grades 1-5, Shadow Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shadow Hills Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Shadow Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Hills Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2959 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shadow Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shadow Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shadow Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shadow Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Shadow Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shadow Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Shadow Hills Elementary School is ranked #2959 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shadow Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Shadow Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder Oaks Elementary School, The Heights Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Hills Elementary School?
391 students attend Shadow Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Shadow Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Hills Elementary School?
Shadow Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Shadow Hills Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Shadow Hills Elementary School part of?
Shadow Hills Elementary School is part of Alpine Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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