Enrollment
1,148
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Redding, CA
Enterprise High
Federal NCES profile for Enterprise High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063660006210
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enterprise High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Enterprise High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enterprise High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Shasta Union High · California
NCES ID 063660006210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Enterprise High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Enterprise High
Enterprise High is a higher-need, large high school in Redding, California, enrolling 1,148 students.
At 21.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,148 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 637 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 255 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,148 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Redding's high schools, it stands alongside Shasta High (1,268 students): Enterprise High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 20.5:1).
Shasta Union High also operates Foothill High (1,487 students) and Shasta High (1,268 students) alongside Enterprise High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Enterprise High compares
Enterprise High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,148
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 13.4%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Enterprise High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shasta Union High, which includes Enterprise High.
$17,087
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 46.2%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Enterprise High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Continuation High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Collegiate Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enterprise High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar high schools in Redding
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Shasta High
Standard public school
1,268 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Shasta Charter Academy
Standard public school
283 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Continuation High
Alternative education program
215 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative education program
140 students 70:1 students per teacher
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative education program
76 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Enterprise High
How many students attend Enterprise High?
Enterprise High has 1,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redding, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enterprise High?
The student-teacher ratio at Enterprise High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Enterprise High?
53.6% of students at Enterprise High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enterprise High?
The largest demographic group at Enterprise High is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enterprise High?
Enterprise High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Enterprise High rank among high schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Enterprise High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Redding, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Redding on the city page.
Is Enterprise High a good school?
Enterprise High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shasta Union High?
Besides Enterprise High, Shasta Union High also operates Foothill High (1,487 students), Shasta High (1,268 students), and Pioneer Continuation High (215 students). See the Shasta Union High district page for the complete list.
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