Shasta High School

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Shasta High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2500 Eureka Way,  Redding, CA
Shasta Union High School District
3.9
4.0
1,268 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Milan Woollard
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
68.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
8.9%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
332:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
48.7%
White
64%
Hispanic
17.8%
Native American
5.4%
Asian
4.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
2.8%
Filipino
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#160 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Shasta College 189 Students
University of California - Davis 138 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 124 Students
California State University, Chico 122 Students
University of California - San Diego 116 Students
Cal Poly 112 Students
University of California - Berkeley 102 Students
San Diego State University 102 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 100 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 83 Students
Business 75 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Biology 65 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Engineering 27 Students
Mechanical Engineering 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Criminology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 189 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/19/2023
Its a normal High School. Except that it has one of the best shops in the West Coast. And is in a really good scenic area.
3.0 Senior
3/13/2023
My experience with Shasta High School has been overall decent. Compared to the other high schools in the area I would say its probably the third best in the fun you do at school. And all the years have ive been here the athletics haven´t been too good. Overall the teaching and everything else here are great.
5.0 Senior
12/1/2022
I appreciate the diversity that comes with Shasta High School. I have never felt as though I have not belonged, as their are groups and classes for everyone .
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/12/2025
I have a 9th grade student at Shasta High. The course offerings are amazing. From engineering, medical CTEs, to AP offerings, he almost couldn't decide what to take first. He loves all of his classes and teachers, who are all very supportive, knowledgeable and kind. He has joined sports and many clu...
5.0 parent
11/21/2022
I'm not even finished with my freshman year and I hate it already. 10/10
1.0 parent
11/13/2021
Has gone way downhill in the past 3 years.They started teaching critical race theory and there football coached will outcast certain kids. The teachers seem lazy and do not grade papers on time.
5.0 other
5/16/2018
It's a nice school with a pretty campus

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Shasta High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Redding, CA and is served by the Shasta Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,268 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Shasta High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $309,120. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pioneer Continuation High School, Shasta Collegiate Academy, Freedom High School, and more. Learn more about what Redding has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shasta High School.

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