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8 schools in Shafter

California · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Shafter? The city has 8 K-12 options totaling roughly 4,462 students (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Shafter

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,462
-1,032 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
6%
was 7%
% Hispanic
92%
was 91%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Central Valley High (Continuation)High09-1286
Golden Oak ElementaryElementaryKG-06717
Grow Academy ShafterElementaryKG-0880
Maple ElementaryElementaryKG-08287
Redwood ElementaryElementaryKG-06601
Richland Junior HighMiddle07-08558
Sequoia ElementaryElementaryKG-06534
Shafter HighHigh09-121,599

About Shafter

Shafter, California is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,462 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 19%: 5,494 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,462 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Shafter discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Shafter?
Shafter, California has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,462 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Shafter?
Shafter has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Shafter?
Shafter High is the largest public school in Shafter by enrollment, with approximately 1,599 students.
What school districts serve Shafter?
Shafter is served by 4 public school districts, including Richland Union Elementary, Grow Academy Shafter District, Maple Elementary, Kern High.
What grade levels do public schools in Shafter cover?
Public schools in Shafter serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Shafter?
1 of the 8 public schools in Shafter are charter schools.