Central Valley High vs Shasta Lake
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 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 Lake
Shasta Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–8
602 students
| Measure | Central Valley High Shasta Lake, California | Shasta Lake Shasta Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,343 | #3772 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10737 of 16,910 | #41544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 583 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Shasta Lake | Shasta Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 25.3).
- •Central Valley High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Central Valley High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Central Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 77.1%).
- •Shasta Lake does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.4).
- •Shasta Lake is the larger school with 602 students compared with 583.
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 Lake?
On the Success Index (US), Central Valley High ranks higher (40.9 vs 25.3 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 Lake?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Shasta Lake and Shasta Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley High: 583. Shasta Lake: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley High and Shasta Lake rank in California?
Central Valley High is 559th of 1,343 and Shasta Lake is 3772nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).