Best High Schools in Shasta County, CA

Shasta County, CA has 31 high schools with 9,409 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Shasta County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shasta County meet expectations.

1. University Preparatory

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

University Preparatory District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1013 Students

2. Shasta High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shasta Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students

3. Central Valley High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gateway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students

4. Dunsmuir High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dunsmuir Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students

5. Foothill High

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shasta Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1398 Students

6. Shasta Collegiate Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shasta Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 183 Students

7. Shasta Charter Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shasta Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

8. Enterprise High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shasta Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1109 Students

9. Anderson New Technology High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anderson Union High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students

10. Anderson High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anderson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students

Best Middle Schools in Shasta County, CA

Shasta County, CA has 26 middle schools with 6,730 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Shasta County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shasta County exceed expectations.

1. Mountain View Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbia Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 314 Students

2. West Cottonwood Junior High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cottonwood Union Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 384 Students

3. Sequoia Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Redding Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 411 Students

4. Parsons Junior High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Enterprise Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students

5. Pacheco Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pacheco Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 360 Students

6. Anderson Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cascade Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 344 Students

7. Happy Valley Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Happy Valley Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 247 Students

8. Black Butte Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Black Butte Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Shasta County, CA

Shasta County, CA has 40 elementary schools with 10,050 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Shasta County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shasta County meet expectations.

1. Grant Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grant Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 643 Students

2. French Gulch-whiskeytown Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

French Gulch-whiskeytown Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students

3. Millville Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Millville Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 241 Students

4. Chrysalis Charter

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chrysalis Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 239 Students

5. Cottonwood Creek Charter

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cottonwood Creek Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 261 Students

6. Manzanita Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Redding Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students

7. Bonny View Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Redding Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 288 Students

8. Junction Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Junction Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students

9. Plum Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Antelope Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 19 Students

10. North Cow Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Cow Creek Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 256 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Shasta County, CA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Shasta County, CA has a total population of 182,155 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Shasta County, CA

28,264

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shasta County, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

25.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shasta County, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shasta County, CA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,186 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Shasta County, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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