For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 663 students in Mount Shasta, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Shasta, CA are Mount Shasta High School and Golden Eagle Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Shasta, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mount Shasta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Mount Shasta, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Shasta High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Shasta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Shasta High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 Everitt Memorial Hwy.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-2614
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-2614
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Golden Eagle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 W A Barr Rd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Gr: K-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Mount Shasta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Headwaters Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
595 E. Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5734
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5734
Gr: K-8
Jefferson High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Rockfellow Dr.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Mt Shasta Options For Youth Charter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
510 North Mount Shasta Blvd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(626) 682-9300
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(626) 682-9300
Gr: K-8
601 E. Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Gr: 4-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
South County Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Rockfellow Dr.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Shasta, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Shasta, CA include Mount Shasta High School and Golden Eagle Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Shasta?
2 public high schools are located in Mount Shasta.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Shasta?
Mount Shasta public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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