For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 845 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
845 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Lassen Union High School District, which is ranked #1537 of all 1,925 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.
Overall District Rank
#1552 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
204 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
460 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
55%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,546 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,428
$19,974

Spending / Student
$13,546
$18,396

Best Lassen Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Credence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 Cottage St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Lassen Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1324 Cornell St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Lassen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 845 students.
What is the rank of Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District is ranked #1537 out of 1,925 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?
55% of Lassen Union High School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 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 19:1, 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 $13,546 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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