Lassen Union High School District

1000 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130-4409
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 864 students in Lassen Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lassen Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
864 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Lassen Union High School District, which is ranked #1538 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1552 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lassen Union High  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lassen Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lassen Union High  School District 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.
10-14%
29%
88%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lassen Union High  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
22 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
55%
# Black Students
9 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
485 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
56%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
242
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
206
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,111 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lassen Union High  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lassen Union High  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,111
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lassen Union High  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,248
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lassen Union High  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lassen Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Credence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
813 Cottage St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Lassen Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1324 Cornell St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Lassen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 820 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 864 students.
What is the rank of Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District is ranked #1538 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen Union High School District?
56% of Lassen Union High School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lassen Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 864 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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