Mountain Lakes High School

Q: What is Mountain Lakes High School's ranking?

Mountain Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School?

The graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Mountain Lakes High School?

39 students attend Mountain Lakes High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Mountain Lakes High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Lakes High School?

Mountain Lakes High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Mountain Lakes High School offer ?

Mountain Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12

Q: What school district is Mountain Lakes High School part of?

Mountain Lakes High School is part of Gateway Unified School District.

17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003

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Tel: (530) 275-7000

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Mountain Lakes High School serves 39 students in grades 10-12.

Mountain Lakes High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 39 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mountain Lakes High School's student population of 39 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12

Total Students

39 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

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School Rankings

Mountain Lakes High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Mountain Lakes High School is 0.55, 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

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

18%

56%

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Black

White

64%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.63

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Graduation Rate

50-59%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

69%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Gateway Unified School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Lakes High School's ranking?

Mountain Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School?

The graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Mountain Lakes High School?

39 students attend Mountain Lakes High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Mountain Lakes High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Lakes High School?

Mountain Lakes High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mountain Lakes High School offer ?

Mountain Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12

What school district is Mountain Lakes High School part of?

Mountain Lakes High School is part of Gateway Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 39 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education