For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,717 students in 96003, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 96003, CA are Central Valley High School, Redding School Of The Arts and Shasta County Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 96003 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 96003, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 96003 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Valley 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96003, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Grades: K-12
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Shasta County Independent Study
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gateway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shasta County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Lakes High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
96003, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Pathways To Success Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0360
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0360
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Columbia-east Valley 6-8 Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
10146 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Evergreen Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
160 Masonic Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
Great Partnership Special Education Consortium (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3450 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0411
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
14732 Bass Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 96003, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 96003, CA include Central Valley High School, Redding School Of The Arts and Shasta County Independent Study.
How many public high schools are located in 96003?
7 public high schools are located in 96003.
What is the racial composition of students in 96003?
96003 public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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