Central Valley High vs Redding STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Valley High
Shasta Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
583 students
Redding STEM Academy
Redding · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
253 students
| Measure | Central Valley High Shasta Lake, California | Redding STEM Academy Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,343 | #2475 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10737 of 16,910 | #31413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 583 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Shasta Lake | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.9 vs 40.8).
- •Central Valley High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 71.5%).
- •Central Valley High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.0).
- •Central Valley High is the larger school with 583 students compared with 253.
- •Central Valley High is a public school while Redding STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Valley High better than Redding STEM Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Valley High and Redding STEM Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Shasta Lake and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley High: 583. Redding STEM Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley High and Redding STEM Academy rank in California?
Central Valley High is 559th of 1,343 and Redding STEM Academy is 2475th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).