Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Shasta County Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shasta County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shasta County Special Education's student population of 35 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shasta County Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shasta County Special Education is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3510 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
63%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shasta County Special Education's ranking?
Shasta County Special Education is ranked #3510 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Shasta County Special Education?
35 students attend Shasta County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Shasta County Special Education students are Two or more races, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shasta County Special Education?
Shasta County Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shasta County Special Education offer ?
Shasta County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Shasta County Special Education part of?
Shasta County Special Education is part of Shasta County Office Of Education School District.
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