Mt. Shasta High School is a public high school located in Mount Shasta, California in southern Siskiyou County. It is one of the five members of the Siskiyou Union High School District. Mt. Shasta High school's mascot is a bear and the rivaling team is the Weed High School Cougars.
Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Mount Shasta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Shasta High serves the southeastern part of Mount Shasta, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 141.9 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 9.4 miles, extending up to 12.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Shasta High School's student population of 241 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Shasta High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Shasta High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4952 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Shasta High School's ranking?
Mount Shasta High School is ranked #4952 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mount Shasta High School often compared to?
Mount Shasta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weed High School, Yreka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Shasta High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Shasta High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mount Shasta High School?
241 students attend Mount Shasta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mount Shasta High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Shasta High School?
Mount Shasta High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mount Shasta High School offer ?
Mount Shasta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Shasta High School part of?
Mount Shasta High School is part of Siskiyou Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Mt Shasta HS is one of those which make you feel at home, the teachers are welcoming and friendly, their quality is excellent and there are several extracurricular activities to pick from. I was an exchange student who graduate in 2006. I will never forget how it felt being scared about going to a new place, very young and alone, but if I can tell something about this HS is that people there will make you feel always at home. I don't know if some of my old teachers are still there but they will always be remembered with love.
Johanna Kais. Venezuela.
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