Credence High School

813 Cottage St.
Susanville, CA 96130
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Top 30%
Serving 30 students in grades 9-12, Credence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Credence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Credence High School's student population of 30 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Credence High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Credence High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Credence High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Credence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Credence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Credence High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Credence High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Credence High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Credence High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Credence High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Credence High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-59%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Credence High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Credence High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Credence High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Credence High School's ranking?
Credence High School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Credence High School?
The graduation rate of Credence High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Credence High School?
30 students attend Credence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Credence High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Credence High School?
Credence High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Credence High School offer ?
Credence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Credence High School part of?
Credence High School is part of Lassen Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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