For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 845 students in Lassen Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lassen Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
845 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lassen Union High School District, which is ranked #1537 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1552 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
24%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
55%
20%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,546 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,428
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,546
$18,396
Best Lassen Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Credence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 Cottage St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Lassen Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1324 Cornell St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Lassen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 845 students.
What is the rank of Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District is ranked #1537 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen Union High School District?
55% of Lassen Union High School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lassen Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,546 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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