Top Rankings
Shasta Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,263 students in Shasta Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Shasta Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,263 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Shasta Union High School District, which is ranked #501 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 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
191 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
211 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
725 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
55%
# Black Students
105 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,770 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
65%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
224 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
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:
1,126
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,035
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,111
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
991
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,921 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,376 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,921
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,376
$19,787
Best Shasta Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shasta High School
Magnet 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
| 1,333 students
Rank: #22.
Foothill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Rank: #33.
Enterprise High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #44.
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shasta Union High School District?
Shasta Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,263 students.
What is the rank of Shasta Union High School District?
Shasta Union High School District is ranked #501 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta Union High School District?
65% of Shasta Union High School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shasta Union High School District?
Shasta Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Shasta Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,376 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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