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Redding School of the Arts
School · Redding School of the Arts District · Redding, CA
A charter school in Redding, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
955 Inspiration Pl., Redding, CA 96003
- Math 43% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redding School of the Arts score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redding School of the Arts 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,399/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redding), 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
$71,801
Median home value
$370,500
Median rent
$1,402/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta View AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Charter Academy College ViewCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Redding Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Shasta County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
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.
Redding School of the Arts District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,965NCES 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.
Redding School of the Arts is listed in Redding School of the Arts District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redding School of the Arts
Redding School of the Arts is a public school in Redding, CA, part of Redding School of the Arts District, serving approximately 629 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,587 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redding School of the Arts
What grades does Redding School of the Arts serve?
Redding School of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Redding School of the Arts?
Redding School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redding School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Redding School of the Arts is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redding School of the Arts rank in CA?
Redding School of the Arts ranks #5,587 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Redding School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Redding School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Redding School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redding School of the Arts has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Redding School of the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Redding School of the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Redding School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Redding School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redding School of the Arts?
31.0% of students at Redding School of the Arts 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
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (530) 247-6933
- Area population (ZIP 96003)
- 44,068
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
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 96003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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