- Enrollment
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redding, CA
Shasta High
Federal NCES profile for Shasta High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063660006213
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shasta High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shasta High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shasta High ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Shasta Union High · California
NCES ID 063660006213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Shasta High held near 1,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.7 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 063660006213 · Redding, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,268 enr · 20.5:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Foothill High (1,487 students)
Shasta High held near 1,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.7 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shasta High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,487 students
- This school
Shasta High
1,268 students
- Enterprise Hig
Enterprise High
1,148 students
- Pioneer Contin 215
Pioneer Continuation High
215 students
- Shasta Collegi 76
Shasta Collegiate Academy
76 students
What this shows Shasta High reports 1,268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shasta High compares
Shasta 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,268
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,160
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Shasta High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shasta Union High reports $15,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shasta High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enterprise High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Continuation High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Collegiate Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shasta High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Enterprise High
Standard public school
1,148 students 21.3:1 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
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 (~1,268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shasta High
How many students attend Shasta High?
Shasta High has 1,268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,333 (2022-23) → 1,284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shasta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Shasta High is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Shasta High?
35.8% of students at Shasta High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shasta High?
The largest demographic group at Shasta High is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shasta High?
Shasta High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Shasta High rank among high schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Shasta High ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Shasta Union High?
Besides Shasta High, Shasta Union High also operates Foothill High (1,487 students), Enterprise High (1,148 students), and Pioneer Continuation High (215 students). See the Shasta Union High district page for the complete list.