For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public high schools serving 10,758 students in Shasta County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shasta County, CA are University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shasta County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Shasta County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Shasta County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foothill High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shasta County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Gr: 6-12 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Shasta High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Shasta Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 Park Marina Cir.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Anderson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1471 Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Foothill High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,487 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Shasta County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2684 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #99.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Gr: K-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Anderson New Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2098 North St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-3100
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mountain View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Stellar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
West Valley Early College High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Happy Valley Rd.
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-7171
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Burney Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Gateway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Fall River Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44215 Walnut St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Evergreen Institute Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2222.
Shasta County Independent Study
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Balls Ferry Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Oakview High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20111 Olinda Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-6895
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-6895
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Shasta County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Mountain Lakes High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8544 Airport Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gateway Educational Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7000
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7000
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
North Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20083 Olinda Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Pioneer Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson Community Day
Alternative School
5250 West Anderson Dr.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-6054
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Community Day
Alternative School
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Intermountain Independent Study
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Gr: K-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shasta County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shasta County, CA include University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Shasta County?
36 public high schools are located in Shasta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shasta County?
Shasta County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Shasta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shasta County include: Enterprise High School vs. Shasta High School, West Valley Early College High School vs. Anderson High School, University Preparatory vs. Shasta High School
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