Shafter High vs Wasco High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shafter High
Shafter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
Wasco High
Wasco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,672 students
| Measure | Shafter High Shafter, California | Wasco High Wasco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1120 of 1,343 | #811 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15294 of 16,910 | #13150 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,599 | 1,672 |
| Enrollment | 1,599 | 1,672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 28% |
| city | Shafter | Wasco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wasco High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 19.8).
- •Wasco High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Wasco High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Wasco High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 21.9).
- •Wasco High is the larger school with 1,672 students compared with 1,599.
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 Shafter High better than Wasco High?
On the Success Index (US), Wasco High ranks higher (30.9 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shafter High and Wasco High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Wasco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shafter High: 1,599. Wasco High: 1,672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shafter High and Wasco High rank in California?
Shafter High is 1120th of 1,343 and Wasco High is 811th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).