Top 10 Best Redding Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 6,357 students in Redding, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Redding, CA are Shasta High School, University Preparatory and Central Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redding, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Redding have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Redding, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shasta High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Redding, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shasta High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Grades: 6-12
| 992 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stellar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5885 E. Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Shasta Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
307 Park Marina Cir.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
California Heritage Youthbuild Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8544 Airport Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Gateway Educational Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 245-7960
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Mountain Lakes High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 53 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Gateway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Shasta County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2684 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #1111.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,137 students
Rank: #1212.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Grades: K-12
| 540 students
Rank: #1313.
Phoenix Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2195 Larkspur Ln., Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9275
Grades: K-12
| 309 students
Rank: #1414.
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #1515.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #1616.
Pioneer Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #1717.
Shasta County Independent Study
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1818.
Shasta County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shasta-trinity Rop
Vocational School
4659 E.side Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3302
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Redding, California

Redding, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2195 Larkspur Ln. Ste. 100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-9280
Grades: K-12
| 309 students
2680 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Grades: 8-12
| 104 students
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0360
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
C/o Enterprise School District
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4129
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
10146 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 223-4070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2714
Grades: 10-11
| 25 students
160 Masonic Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-1800
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2715
Grades: 10-11
| 19 students
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1524 Magnolia Ave.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0163
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
14732 Bass Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-5480
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Pace Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4236
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7833
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-7145
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
1644 Magnolia Ave
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0361
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2716
Grades: 10-11
| 23 students
2985 Innsbruck Dr., Ste. B
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7838
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
1155 Mistletoe Ln
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
5885 E. Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Redding, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Redding, CA include Shasta High School, University Preparatory and Central Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Redding, CA?
19 public high schools are located in Redding, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Redding, CA?
Redding, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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