Shasta Union High School District

2200 Eureka Way Ste. B
Redding, CA 96001-0337
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,211 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 38% 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
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,211 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Shasta Union High School District, which is ranked #503 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 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#497 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Shasta Union High  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shasta 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.
60%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shasta 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.
40%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shasta Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Shasta Union High  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
199 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
242 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
748 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
140 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,616 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
62%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
229 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
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:
1,001
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,130
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,028
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,052
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,155 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 $19,615 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Shasta 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
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Shasta 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
$19,155
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Shasta 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
$19,615
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Shasta 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 Shasta Union High School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shasta High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #22.
Foothill High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #33.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #44.
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shasta Union High School District?
Shasta Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,211 students.
What is the rank of Shasta Union High School District?
Shasta Union High School District is ranked #503 out of 1,925 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?
62% of Shasta Union High School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 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 21:1, which is lower than 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 $19,615 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 4,211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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