Enrollment
816
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062106002532
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Susanville · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lassen High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lassen High
Lassen High is a mid-sized high school in Susanville, California, enrolling 816 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 816 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,163 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #918, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 178 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 816 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Susanville's high schools, it stands alongside Credence High (15 students): Lassen High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 15:1).
Lassen Union High also operates Credence High (15 students) and Lassen Community Day (5 students) alongside Lassen 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 Lassen High compares
Lassen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lassen Union High, which includes Lassen High.
$14,255
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 55.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Lassen High a good school?
Lassen High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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