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Lassen High School

1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130

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Tel: (530) 257-2141

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Lassen High School serves 790 students in grades 9-12.

Lassen High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 790 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lassen High School's student population of 790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

790 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Lassen High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Lassen High School is 0.56, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2556 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lassen 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

20%

56%

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Black

White

63%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.63

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Graduation Rate

90-94%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Lassen High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

33%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lassen High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lassen Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lassen High School often compared to?

Lassen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herlong High School, Mt. Lassen Charter by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Lassen High School?

The graduation rate of Lassen High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Lassen High School?

790 students attend Lassen High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Lassen High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lassen High School?

Lassen High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Lassen High School offer ?

Lassen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Lassen High School part of?

Lassen High School is part of Lassen Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 790 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education