Central Valley High vs Shasta County Independent Study
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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
Shasta County Independent Study
Redding · Public high · Grades 6–12
102 students
| Measure | Central Valley High Shasta Lake, California | Shasta County Independent Study Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,343 | #1238 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10737 of 16,910 | #16001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 583 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 5% |
| city | Shasta Lake | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 15.4).
- •Central Valley High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Central Valley High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Central Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Central Valley High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.5).
- •Central Valley High is the larger school with 583 students compared with 102.
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 Shasta County Independent Study?
On the Success Index (US), Central Valley High ranks higher (40.9 vs 15.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Valley High and Shasta County Independent Study?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Shasta Lake and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley High: 583. Shasta County Independent Study: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley High and Shasta County Independent Study rank in California?
Central Valley High is 559th of 1,343 and Shasta County Independent Study is 1238th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).