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Public high school · Gateway Unified · Redding, California

Central Valley High

Central Valley High rates 7.5, above the middle of Gateway Unified's high schools, whose rated median is 7.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Gateway Unified median is 7.0.

#2,228 of 9,557 schools in California · Gateway Unified: 2 high schools rated, median 7.0

The brief

A Gateway Unified high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,228 of 9,557 schools in California and 3 of 6 in Gateway Unified.

Central Valley High is listed in Gateway Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math45%11 points above the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading71%18 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has held near 58% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.9
25% of the rating
Academics
9.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Central Valley High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$71,801
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$1,402/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
15%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
32
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
45
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,391/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Redding. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Redding), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
25.2% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
11 sports
5 boys' · 6 girls' · 18 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Phoenix Charter Academy College View4.8 mi · charter
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  2. Central Valley Highthis school
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  3. Mountain Lakes High1.8 mi
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Central Valley High among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Central Valley High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Central Valley High School is part of the Gateway Unified School District (GUSD) and has received the designation of California Distinguished School 1. The school has also achieved Model PLC status, a recognition that requires a commitment to Professional Learning Community concepts for at least three years to demonstrate improved student learning 1. The district is currently implementing a reconfiguration plan intended to strengthen programs and better serve the Shasta Lake and North Redding communities 1. Central Valley High School's athletic teams, known as the CV Falcons, participate in sports such as softball, with scheduled games against opponents like Yreka, West Valley, and Lassen 1. The school also hosts events such as senior night for varsity sports and field trips to locations like Turtle Bay Exploration Park 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.gateway-schools.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Central Valley High serve?

Central Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Central Valley High?

Central Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley High is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Valley High rank in CA?

Central Valley High ranks #2,228 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Central Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Central Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Valley High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Central Valley High a charter school?

No, Central Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Valley High a Title I school?

No, Central Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Valley High?

67.4% of students at Central Valley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
583
Student-teacher ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Shasta County
Phone
(530) 275-7075
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 6
Schools in district
7
District spending per student
$18,972
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 96003)
44,068
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
40.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.