Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Shasta Collegiate Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shasta Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Shasta Collegiate Academy's student population of 183 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shasta Collegiate Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shasta Collegiate Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5804 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
69%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shasta Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Shasta Collegiate Academy is ranked #5804 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shasta Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Shasta Collegiate Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shasta Collegiate Academy?
183 students attend Shasta Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Shasta Collegiate Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shasta Collegiate Academy?
Shasta Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Shasta Collegiate Academy offer ?
Shasta Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shasta Collegiate Academy part of?
Shasta Collegiate Academy is part of Shasta Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Shasta Collegiate Academy located?
Shasta Collegiate Academy is located in the Sunset neighborhood of Redding, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Sunset.
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