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#2008 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 21% in state

Shasta High

High School · Shasta Union High · Redding, CA

A Shasta Union High high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2500 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001

  • Math 54% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation24.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$18,770
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Shasta High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Shasta 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pioneer Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.2 mi218Compare →
Shasta Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.3 mi119Compare →
University PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified7.96–120.3 mi1,016Compare →
Foothill HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–12Not available1,432Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Shasta Union High

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$18,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Shasta High

Shasta High is a public high school in Redding, CA, part of Shasta Union High, serving approximately 1,284 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,008 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Shasta High

Sources:School's website+ archiveWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Shasta High School is a public high school located in Redding, California, with an address at 2500 Eureka Way 23. It is the largest high school in Shasta County, serving an enrollment of over 1,600 students 2. The school has received recognition as a California Distinguished School three times and holds a six-year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges 2. Its main athletic rival is Enterprise High School 2.
Sources (3)
  1. www.shastawolves.com
  2. en.wikipedia.org
  3. www.shastawolves.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shasta High

What grades does Shasta High serve?

Shasta High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Shasta High?

Shasta High has an enrollment of approximately 1,284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shasta High?

The student-teacher ratio at Shasta High is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shasta High rank in CA?

Shasta High ranks #2,008 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Shasta High's MySchoolScout rating?

Shasta High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shasta High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Shasta High a charter school?

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

Is Shasta High a Title I school?

No, Shasta High is not currently a Title I school.

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

47.1% of students at Shasta 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
1,284
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Shasta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 96001)
34,109
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
40.9
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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