- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Susanville, CA
Lassen High
Federal NCES profile for Lassen High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062106002532
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lassen High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Susanville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lassen High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lassen High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Susanville, CA.
School address
District: Lassen Union High · California
NCES ID 062106002532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lassen High held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 062106002532 · Susanville, CA High · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 20.4:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Credence High (15 students)
Lassen High held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lassen High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lassen High
816 students
- Credence High 15
Credence High
15 students
- Lassen Communi 5
Lassen Community Day
5 students
What this shows Lassen High reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lassen High compares
Lassen High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$15,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 13.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Lassen High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Lassen Union High reports $15,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lassen High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credence High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lassen Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lassen High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar high schools in Susanville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lassen High
How many students attend Lassen High?
Lassen High has 816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Susanville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lassen High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lassen High is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Lassen High?
31.2% of students at Lassen High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lassen High?
The largest demographic group at Lassen High is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Susanville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lassen High?
Lassen High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lassen High rank among high schools in Susanville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lassen High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Susanville, 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 Susanville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lassen Union High?
Besides Lassen High, Lassen Union High also operates Credence High (15 students) and Lassen Community Day (5 students). See the Lassen Union High district page for the complete list.