Top Rankings
Shasta Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,211 students in Shasta Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Shasta Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,211 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shasta Union High School District, which is ranked #508 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
18%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
62%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,155 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 $19,615 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,155
$19,974
Spending / Student
$19,615
$18,396
Best Shasta Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shasta High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,284 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Foothill High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,432 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shasta Union High School District?
Shasta Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,211 students.
What is the rank of Shasta Union High School District?
Shasta Union High School District is ranked #508 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta Union High School District?
62% of Shasta Union High School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shasta Union High School District?
Shasta Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Shasta Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,615 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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