Shasta Lake
Tel:
(530) 275-7020
Shasta Lake serves 663 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Shasta Lake placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Shasta Lake's student population of 663 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 663 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Shasta Lake is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Shasta Lake is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5917 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 67% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gateway Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Shasta Lake is Central Valley High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gateway Community Day (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grand Oaks Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redding Central Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 610 students
0.6 miles
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075 0.6 9-12 610 - Shasta Lake Grand Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 239 students
0.7 miles
5309 Grand Ave.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7040 0.7 K-5 239 - Redding Gateway Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 13 students
1.6 miles
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000 1.6 7-12 13 - Redding Gateway Educational Options Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 58 students
1.6 miles
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 245-7960 1.6 K-12 58 - Redding Mountain Lakes High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 50 students
1.6 miles
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000 1.6 10-12 50
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