Excellent
#1356 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
School · Northern Summit Academy Shasta District · Anderson, CA
A charter school in Anderson, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 112, Anderson, CA 96007
- Math 17% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northern Summit Academy Shasta score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northern Summit Academy Shasta 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), 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
$65,000
Median home value
$284,800
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Educational ProgramsPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northern Summit Academy Shasta District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,011NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Northern Summit Academy Shasta is listed in Northern Summit Academy Shasta District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Northern Summit Academy Shasta is a public school in Anderson, CA, part of Northern Summit Academy Shasta District, serving approximately 196 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Summit Academy Shasta
What grades does Northern Summit Academy Shasta serve?
Northern Summit Academy Shasta serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Summit Academy Shasta?
Northern Summit Academy Shasta has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Summit Academy Shasta?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Summit Academy Shasta is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Summit Academy Shasta rank in CA?
Northern Summit Academy Shasta ranks #1,356 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Northern Summit Academy Shasta's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Summit Academy Shasta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Northern Summit Academy Shasta?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Summit Academy Shasta has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Northern Summit Academy Shasta a charter school?
Yes, Northern Summit Academy Shasta is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northern Summit Academy Shasta a Title I school?
No, Northern Summit Academy Shasta is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Summit Academy Shasta?
60.2% of students at Northern Summit Academy Shasta 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (530) 338-1399
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 96007)
- 25,009
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 96007; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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