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Red Bluff High

High School · Red Bluff Joint Union High · Red Bluff, CA

A Red Bluff Joint Union High high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1260 Union St., Red Bluff, CA 96080

  • Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$17,667
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Red Bluff High score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Red Bluff 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,737/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Bluff), 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

$63,365

Median home value

$314,600

Median rent

$1,140/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

63.9%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tehama Elearning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.57–120.2 mi117Compare →
Tehama County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified3.5K–120.4 mi46Compare →
Tehama Oaks HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.5 mi20Compare →
Lazy Creek Private AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.4 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Red Bluff Joint Union High

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Bluff High is listed in Red Bluff Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Bluff High

Red Bluff High is a public high school in Red Bluff, CA, part of Red Bluff Joint Union High, serving approximately 1,584 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,497 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Bluff High

What grades does Red Bluff High serve?

Red Bluff High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Red Bluff High?

Red Bluff High has an enrollment of approximately 1,584 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bluff High?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Bluff High is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Bluff High rank in CA?

Red Bluff High ranks #5,497 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Red Bluff High's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Bluff High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Red Bluff High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Bluff High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Red Bluff High a charter school?

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

Is Red Bluff High a Title I school?

No, Red Bluff High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Bluff High?

79.6% of students at Red Bluff 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
1,584
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Tehama County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 96080)
31,149
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
40.2
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 96080; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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