Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Shasta County Special Education 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shasta County Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shasta County Special Education's student population of 28 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
28 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shasta County Special Education 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 Special Education is 0.59, 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
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
White
61%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
7%
Showing 2010–2022. Full 15-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 Special Education's ranking?
Shasta County Special Education is ranked #7855 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shasta County Special Education?
28 students attend Shasta County Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Shasta County Special Education students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shasta County Special Education?
Shasta County Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shasta County Special Education offer ?
Shasta County Special Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Shasta County Special Education part of?
Shasta County Special Education is part of Shasta County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Shasta County Special Education located?
Shasta County Special Education is located in the Buckeye neighborhood of Redding, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Buckeye.
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