Serving 102 students in grades 6-12, Shasta County Independent Study 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 ≤10% (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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shasta County Independent Study's student population of 102 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
102 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Rankings
Shasta County Independent Study 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 Shasta County Independent Study 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6733 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shasta County Independent Study's ranking?
Shasta County Independent Study is ranked #6733 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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 Shasta County Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Shasta County Independent Study is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Shasta County Independent Study?
102 students attend Shasta County Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shasta County Independent Study students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shasta County Independent Study?
Shasta County Independent Study has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shasta County Independent Study offer ?
Shasta County Independent Study offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Shasta County Independent Study part of?
Shasta County Independent Study is part of Shasta County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Shasta County Independent Study located?
Shasta County Independent Study is located in the Buckeye neighborhood of Redding, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Buckeye.
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