For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,731 students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sunset are University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Gr: 6-12 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
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 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
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 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA include University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Collegiate Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding?
the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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