Below Average
#7639 of 9,539 schools in CA
Shasta County Independent Study
High School · Shasta County Office of Education · Redding, CA
A Shasta County Office of Education high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3711 Oasis Rd., Redding, CA 96003
- Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shasta County Independent Study score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 11% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 23 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shasta County Independent Study 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Shasta Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Shasta HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shasta County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $219,939NCES 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 County Independent Study is listed in Shasta County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shasta County Independent Study
Shasta County Independent Study is a public high school in Redding, CA, part of Shasta County Office of Education, serving approximately 107 students in grades 6th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,639 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shasta County Independent Study
What grades does Shasta County Independent Study serve?
Shasta County Independent Study serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Shasta County Independent Study?
Shasta County Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shasta County Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Shasta County Independent Study is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shasta County Independent Study rank in CA?
Shasta County Independent Study ranks #7,639 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shasta County Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Shasta County Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 County Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shasta County Independent Study has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shasta County Independent Study a charter school?
No, Shasta County Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shasta County Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Shasta County Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shasta County Independent Study?
80.4% of students at Shasta County Independent Study 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (530) 225-0163
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- 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.
- 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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