Shasta High School

2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Shasta High School is an American public high school located in Redding, California. With an enrollment of over 1600 students, it is the largest high school in Shasta County, California.
Serving 1,268 students in grades 9-12, Shasta High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 1,268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : Shasta High serves the west part of Redding, CA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 606.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 40.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Shasta High School's student population of 1,268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,268 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1899
School Calendar

School Rankings

Shasta High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shasta 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1888 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

69%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
5%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
64%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
36%
0.56

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

93%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Wolf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shasta High School's ranking?
Shasta High School is ranked #1888 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shasta High School often compared to?
Shasta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enterprise High School, Foothill High School, University Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shasta High School?
The graduation rate of Shasta High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Shasta High School?
1,268 students attend Shasta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Shasta High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shasta High School?
Shasta High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shasta High School offer ?
Shasta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shasta High School part of?
Shasta High School is part of Shasta Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Shasta High School located?
Shasta High School is located in the Sunset neighborhood of Redding, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Sunset.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : Shasta High serves the west part of Redding, CA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 606.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 40.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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