Enrollment
1,268
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063660006213
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shasta High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shasta High
Shasta High is a large high school in Redding, California, enrolling 1,268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,268 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 539 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Redding's high schools, it stands alongside Enterprise High (1,148 students): Shasta High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 21.3:1).
Shasta Union High also operates Foothill High (1,487 students) and Enterprise High (1,148 students) alongside Shasta 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 Shasta High compares
Shasta 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shasta Union High, which includes Shasta 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 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
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~1,268 students)
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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.
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 52/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Shasta High a good school?
Shasta High earns 52/100 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 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.
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