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Little Hands Academy
High School
425 South Shafter Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Little Hands Academy
High School in Shafter · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Little Hands Academy
Little Hands Academy is a private high school in Shafter, CA. Little Hands Academy serves approximately 15 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 15 students, Little Hands Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6:1 students to teachers, Little Hands Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Little Hands Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Little Hands Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Shafter, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Little Hands Academy (this school) | — |
| Golden Oak Elementary | 7.3 |
| Richland Junior High | 6.4 |
| Redwood Elementary | 6.2 |
| Shafter High | 6.7 |
| Central Valley High (Continuation) | 5.3 |
| Sequoia Elementary | 6.9 |
| Maple Elementary | 6.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- 425 South Shafter Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
- Phone
- (661) 477-5602
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
425 South Shafter Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Little Hands Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Wasco High (rated 7.0/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Wasco). Another option is Shafter High (rated 6.7/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, Central Valley High (Continuation) (rated 5.3/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Shafter, see our Shafter schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Oak Elementary Shafter | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Redwood Elementary Shafter | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Richland Junior High Shafter | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Grow Academy Shafter Bakersfield | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| FREE WILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Shafter | 0.9 mi | — |
| Central Valley High (Continuation) Shafter | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Shafter High Shafter | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Stage’s Family School Shafter | 1.1 mi | — |
| Sequoia Elementary Shafter | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Maple Elementary Shafter | 3.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Rio Bravo Elementary Bakersfield | 5.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary Bakersfield | 5.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Rosewall Christian Academy Bakersfield | 6.3 mi | — |
| Teresa Burke Elementary Wasco | 6.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Wasco Independence High Wasco | 7.2 mi | 5.3 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wasco | 7.5 mi | — |
| Karl F. Clemens Elementary Wasco | 7.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Palm Avenue Middle Wasco | 7.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Wasco High Wasco | 7.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle Wasco | 7.9 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93263 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,774
Median Home Value
$301,900
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
Population
23,423
College Educated
11.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Median Age
28.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Little Hands Academy
What grades does Little Hands Academy serve?
Little Hands Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Little Hands Academy?
Little Hands Academy has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Hands Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Hands Academy is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Little Hands Academy a private school?
Yes, Little Hands Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Kern County
- Phone
- (661) 477-5602
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