Lassen County Schools & Education
Lassen County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,265
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#47
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lassen County
Measured School Summary
Lassen County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.4%.
Funding Context
At $7,265 per pupil, Lassen County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% below the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lassen County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
25 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
89.4%
1.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,265
$1,497 below the state average
School coverage
25
14 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lassen County has 25 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lassen County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Lassen County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#47
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 92% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Susanville Elementary
Elementary and middle visible
1,044 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Lassen Union High
High school only in this slice
864 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Janesville Union Elementary
Elementary school only in this slice
315 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Fort Sage Unified
Elementary to high school visible
248 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Fort Sage Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lassen County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lassen County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in , California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Network of 25 Public Schools
Lassen County operates 25 public schools across 14 different districts, serving a small student population of 3,770. The system features 10 elementary schools and 7 high schools to cover its expansive geographic area. This network provides localized education for a county with a strong rural identity.
Susanville Elementary and High School Leaders
Susanville Elementary is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,044 students across three schools. Lassen Union High follows with 864 students, while charter schools make up a meaningful 12.0% of the county's total offerings. These districts form the backbone of the region's education system.
The Essence of Small-Town Education
With an average school size of just 171 students, Lassen County offers some of the most intimate learning environments in the state. Every school is classified as either rural or town-based, reflecting the county’s rugged geography. Lassen High is the largest campus with 820 students, but most schools are much smaller.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Lassen County
Reported Enrollment
3,770
23 schools reporting
School Districts
14
districts
Charter Schools
3
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
14 School Districts in Lassen County
Susanville Elementary
Lassen Union High
Janesville Union Elementary
Fort Sage Unified
Long Valley District
Shaffer Union Elementary
Johnstonville Elementary
Richmond Elementary
Westwood Unified
Thompson Peak Charter District
25 Public Schools in Lassen County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen High | Record | Lassen Union High | Susanville, 96130Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 820 |
| McKinley Elementary | Record | Susanville Elementary | Susanville, 96130Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 413 |
| Meadow View | Record | Susanville Elementary | Susanville, 96130Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 328 |
| Janesville Elementary | Record | Janesville Union Elementary | Janesville, 96114Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 315 |
| Diamond View Middle | Record | Susanville Elementary | Susanville, 96130Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 303 |
| Long Valley | Record | Long Valley District | Doyle, 96109Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 232 |
| Shaffer Elementary | Record | Shaffer Union Elementary | Litchfield, 96117Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 207 |
| Johnstonville Elementary | Record | Johnstonville Elementary | Susanville, 96130Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 198 |
| Richmond Elementary | Record | Richmond Elementary | Susanville, 96130Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 191 |
| Mt. Lassen Charter | Record | Fort Sage Unified | Herlong, 96113Town: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 147 |
| Thompson Peak Charter | Record | Thompson Peak Charter District | Susanville, 96130Town: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 143 |
| Fletcher Walker Elementary | Record | Westwood Unified | Westwood, 96137Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 89 |
| Westwood High | Record | Westwood Unified | Westwood, 96137Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 85 |
| Big Valley Elementary | Record | Big Valley Joint Unified | Bieber, 96009Rural: Remote | KG–7 | Primary | 72 |
| Big Valley Jr. Sr. High | Record | Big Valley Joint Unified | Bieber, 96009Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 60 |
| Sierra Primary | Record | Fort Sage Unified | Herlong, 96113Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 46 |
| Herlong High | Record | Fort Sage Unified | Herlong, 96113Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 41 |
| Credence High | Record | Lassen Union High | Susanville, 96130Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 30 |
| Fort Sage Middle | Record | Fort Sage Unified | Herlong, 96113Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 14 |
| Lassen Community Day | Record | Lassen Union High | Susanville, 96130Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 14 |
McKinley Elementary
Susanville Elementary
Susanville, 96130 / Town: Remote
Janesville Elementary
Janesville Union Elementary
Janesville, 96114 / Rural: Distant
Shaffer Elementary
Shaffer Union Elementary
Litchfield, 96117 / Rural: Remote
Johnstonville Elementary
Johnstonville Elementary
Susanville, 96130 / Town: Remote
Richmond Elementary
Richmond Elementary
Susanville, 96130 / Rural: Fringe
Thompson Peak Charter
Thompson Peak Charter District
Susanville, 96130 / Town: Remote
Fletcher Walker Elementary
Westwood Unified
Westwood, 96137 / Rural: Remote
Big Valley Elementary
Big Valley Joint Unified
Bieber, 96009 / Rural: Remote
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High
Big Valley Joint Unified
Bieber, 96009 / Rural: Remote
Lassen Community Day
Lassen Union High
Susanville, 96130 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,265
State avg $8,762
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Schools in , California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in undefined, California?
Lassen County operates 25 public schools across 14 different districts, serving a small student population of 3,770. The system features 10 elementary schools and 7 high schools to cover its expansive geographic area. This network provides localized education for a county with a strong rural identity.
What are the major school districts in undefined, California?
Susanville Elementary is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,044 students across three schools. Lassen Union High follows with 864 students, while charter schools make up a meaningful 12.0% of the county's total offerings. These districts form the backbone of the region's education system.
What is the school experience like in undefined?
With an average school size of just 171 students, Lassen County offers some of the most intimate learning environments in the state. Every school is classified as either rural or town-based, reflecting the county’s rugged geography. Lassen High is the largest campus with 820 students, but most schools are much smaller.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.