Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lassen County Special Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lassen County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lassen County Special Education's student population of 13 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lassen County Special Education is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
8%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lassen County Special Education often compared to?
Lassen County Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like District Special Education, Clearlake Creativity by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Lassen County Special Education?
13 students attend Lassen County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lassen County Special Education students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lassen County Special Education?
Lassen County Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lassen County Special Education offer ?
Lassen County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lassen County Special Education part of?
Lassen County Special Education is part of Lassen County Office Of Education School District.
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