Littlerock High vs Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Littlerock High
Littlerock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,507 students
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Littlerock High Littlerock, California | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1203 of 1,343 | #1095 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15797 of 16,910 | #14455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,507 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 20% |
| city | Littlerock | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 15.9).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 7%).
- •Littlerock High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Littlerock High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 83%).
- •Littlerock High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.6).
- •Littlerock High is the larger school with 1,507 students compared with 813.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Littlerock High better than Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Littlerock High and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Littlerock and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Littlerock High: 1,507. Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Littlerock High and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy rank in California?
Littlerock High is 1203rd of 1,343 and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is 1095th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).