Excellent
#265 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Shasta Charter Academy
High School · Shasta Charter Academy District · Redding, CA
A charter high school in Redding, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
307 Park Marina Cir., Redding, CA 96001
- Math 37% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shasta Charter Academy score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shasta Charter Academy 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- 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
$70,594
Median home value
$385,900
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Center ReddingPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Redding Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 1.4 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Redding Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 221 | 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.
Shasta Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,719NCES 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.
Shasta Charter Academy is listed in Shasta Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shasta Charter Academy
Shasta Charter Academy is a public high school in Redding, CA, part of Shasta Charter Academy District, serving approximately 270 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shasta Charter Academy
What grades does Shasta Charter Academy serve?
Shasta Charter Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shasta Charter Academy?
Shasta Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shasta Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shasta Charter Academy is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shasta Charter Academy rank in CA?
Shasta Charter Academy ranks #265 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shasta Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Shasta Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Shasta Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shasta Charter Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Shasta Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Shasta Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Shasta Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Shasta Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shasta Charter Academy?
40.7% of students at Shasta Charter Academy 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.6%
- Phone
- (530) 245-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 96001)
- 34,109
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 96001; 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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