Lassen Union High School District

1000 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130-4409
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 836 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 19% (versus the California public school average of 35%), 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
836 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lassen Union High School District, which is ranked #1417 of all 1,903 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 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1442 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

17%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

10-14%
29%
(21-22)
88%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
26.7%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
3%
1%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
24%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
54%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,264 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$14 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,693
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,264
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Lassen Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Credence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lassen Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1324 Cornell St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Lassen High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 836 students.
What is the rank of Lassen Union High School District?
Lassen Union High School District is ranked #1417 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen Union High School District?
54% of Lassen Union High School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 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 $16,264 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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