Shasta County Schools & Education
Shasta County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,378
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#35
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Shasta County
Measured School Summary
Shasta County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.1%.
Funding Context
Shasta County spends $8,378 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Shasta 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
94 public schools and 39 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
87.1%
0.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,378
$384 below the state average
School coverage
94
39 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
Shasta County has 94 public schools across 39 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 Shasta 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.
Large multi-district county
Shasta County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#35
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 98% 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.
Shasta Union High
High school only in this slice
4,263 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Enterprise Elementary
Elementary and middle visible
3,590 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Redding Elementary
Elementary and middle visible
2,856 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Gateway Unified
Elementary and high visible
2,171 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Fall River Joint Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Shasta County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Shasta County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Shasta County, 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.
Education Infrastructure Across the North State
Shasta County supports 26,428 students across 94 public schools and 39 districts. The network features 49 elementary schools and 26 high schools, providing broad coverage for the region's spread-out population. Charter schools are a prominent choice here, making up 17% of all available public schools.
Key Districts Serving Redding and Beyond
Enterprise Elementary and Redding Elementary are the largest districts by student count, together serving over 6,400 students. Shasta Union High manages the largest individual campuses, including Foothill High with 1,398 students and Shasta High with 1,333. The University Preparatory charter district also serves a significant 6-12 population of over 1,000 students.
Small-Town Feel with Urban Amenities
Schools in Shasta County are split almost evenly between city and rural locales, reflecting the balance of Redding's urban core and the surrounding wilderness. The average school size is relatively small at 300 students, allowing for more personalized attention than in many coastal counties. This rural-urban mix defines the educational experience for Shasta families.
School Overview
Total Schools
94
in Shasta County
Reported Enrollment
26,428
92 schools reporting
School Districts
39
districts
Charter Schools
16
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
39 School Districts in Shasta County
Shasta Union High
GuideEnterprise Elementary
GuideRedding Elementary
Gateway Unified
Anderson Union High
Fall River Joint Unified
Cascade Union Elementary
University Preparatory District
Cottonwood Union Elementary
Columbia Elementary
94 Public Schools in Shasta County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 94 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill High | Profile | Shasta Union High | Palo Cedro, 96073Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,398 |
| Shasta High | Profile | Shasta Union High | Redding, 96001City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,333 |
| Enterprise High | Profile | Shasta Union High | Redding, 96002City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,109 |
| University Preparatory | Profile | University Preparatory District | Redding, 96001City: Small | 6–12 | Charter | 1,013 |
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Record | Enterprise Elementary | Redding, 96003City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 874 |
| Turtle Bay | Record | Redding Elementary | Redding, 96003City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 745 |
| West Valley Early College High | Record | Anderson Union High | Cottonwood, 96022Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 733 |
| Mistletoe Elementary | Record | Enterprise Elementary | Redding, 96002City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 644 |
| Grant Elementary | Record | Grant Elementary | Redding, 96001Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 643 |
| Central Valley High | Record | Gateway Unified | Redding, 96003Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 625 |
| Shasta Lake | Record | Gateway Unified | Redding, 96003Suburb: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 616 |
| Redding School of the Arts | Record | Redding School of the Arts District | Redding, 96003Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 602 |
| Anderson High | Record | Anderson Union High | Anderson, 96007Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 568 |
| Manzanita Elementary | Record | Redding Elementary | Redding, 96001City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Shasta View Academy | Record | Shasta View Academy District | Alturas, 96101City: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 509 |
| North Cottonwood | Record | Cottonwood Union Elementary | Cottonwood, 96022Town: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 508 |
| Parsons Junior High | Record | Enterprise Elementary | Redding, 96002City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 483 |
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Record | Cascade Union Elementary | Anderson, 96007Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 448 |
| Buckeye School of the Arts | Record | Gateway Unified | Redding, 96003City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 445 |
| Columbia Elementary | Record | Columbia Elementary | Redding, 96003Suburb: Midsize | KG–4 | Primary | 434 |
Foothill High
Shasta Union High
Palo Cedro, 96073 / Rural: Fringe
Shasta High
Shasta Union High
Redding, 96001 / City: Small
Enterprise High
Shasta Union High
Redding, 96002 / City: Small
University Preparatory
University Preparatory District
Redding, 96001 / City: Small
Boulder Creek Elementary
Enterprise Elementary
Redding, 96003 / City: Small
West Valley Early College High
Anderson Union High
Cottonwood, 96022 / Rural: Distant
Redding School of the Arts
Redding School of the Arts District
Redding, 96003 / Rural: Fringe
Shasta View Academy
Shasta View Academy District
Alturas, 96101 / City: Small
North Cottonwood
Cottonwood Union Elementary
Cottonwood, 96022 / Town: Fringe
Meadow Lane Elementary
Cascade Union Elementary
Anderson, 96007 / Suburb: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,378
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Shasta County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Shasta County, California?
Shasta County supports 26,428 students across 94 public schools and 39 districts. The network features 49 elementary schools and 26 high schools, providing broad coverage for the region's spread-out population. Charter schools are a prominent choice here, making up 17% of all available public schools.
What are the major school districts in Shasta County, California?
Enterprise Elementary and Redding Elementary are the largest districts by student count, together serving over 6,400 students. Shasta Union High manages the largest individual campuses, including Foothill High with 1,398 students and Shasta High with 1,333. The University Preparatory charter district also serves a significant 6-12 population of over 1,000 students.
What is the school experience like in Shasta County?
Schools in Shasta County are split almost evenly between city and rural locales, reflecting the balance of Redding's urban core and the surrounding wilderness. The average school size is relatively small at 300 students, allowing for more personalized attention than in many coastal counties. This rural-urban mix defines the educational experience for Shasta families.
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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.