For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,731 students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sunset are University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Grades: 6-12
| 1,016 students
Rank: #22.
Shasta High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #33.
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA include University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Collegiate Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding?
the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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