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#4205 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Mount Shasta High
High School · Siskiyou Union High · Mount Shasta, CA
A Siskiyou Union High high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
710 Everitt Memorial Hwy., Mount Shasta, CA 96067
- Math 26% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mount Shasta High score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Shasta High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,169/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Shasta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,222
Median home value
$377,500
Median rent
$1,504/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gathering Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–10 | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Golden Eagle CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Happy Camp HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 56 | Compare → |
| Mccloud HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Siskiyou Union High
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Shasta High is listed in Siskiyou Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Shasta High
Mount Shasta High is a public high school in Mount Shasta, CA, part of Siskiyou Union High, serving approximately 262 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,205 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Shasta High
What grades does Mount Shasta High serve?
Mount Shasta High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Shasta High?
Mount Shasta High has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Shasta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Shasta High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Shasta High rank in CA?
Mount Shasta High ranks #4,205 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mount Shasta High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Shasta High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Mount Shasta High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Shasta High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mount Shasta High a charter school?
No, Mount Shasta High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Shasta High a Title I school?
No, Mount Shasta High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Shasta High?
42.4% of students at Mount Shasta 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (530) 926-2614
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96067)
- 7,800
- Area median age
- 51.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 96067; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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