Enrollment
102
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redding, CA
Shasta County Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Shasta County Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069103712305
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shasta County Independent Study earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shasta County Independent Study has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shasta County Independent Study ranks #9 of 10 schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Shasta County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069103712305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shasta County Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shasta County Independent Study
Shasta County Independent Study is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Redding, California, enrolling 102 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.0% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 102 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 128 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Redding's public schools, it stands alongside University Preparatory (1,009 students): Shasta County Independent Study is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 21.9:1).
Shasta County Office of Education also operates Shasta County Special Education (28 students) and Shasta County Juvenile Court (25 students) alongside Shasta County Independent Study.
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 Shasta County Independent Study compares
Shasta County Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
69.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Shasta County Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Shasta County Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County Special Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta County Juvenile Court | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shasta County Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Redding
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University Preparatory
Standard public school
1,009 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Redding School of the Arts
Standard public school
634 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Shasta View Academy
Standard public school
493 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Standard public school
287 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Stellar Charter
Standard public school
273 students 21:1 students per teacher
Redding Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
219 students 43.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~102 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shasta County Independent Study
How many students attend Shasta County Independent Study?
Shasta County Independent Study has 102 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redding, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shasta County Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Shasta County Independent Study is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shasta County Independent Study?
86.0% of students at Shasta County Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shasta County Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Shasta County Independent Study is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shasta County Independent Study?
Shasta County Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shasta County Independent Study rank among schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Shasta County Independent Study ranks #9 of 10 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 schools in Redding on the city page.
Is Shasta County Independent Study a good school?
Shasta County Independent Study earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 County Office of Education?
Besides Shasta County Independent Study, Shasta County Office of Education also operates Shasta County Special Education (28 students) and Shasta County Juvenile Court (25 students). See the Shasta County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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