Golden Eagle Charter vs Sisson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Eagle Charter
Mount Shasta · Charter other · Grades K–12
490 students
Sisson
Mount Shasta · Public middle · Grades 4–8
274 students
| Measure | Golden Eagle Charter Mount Shasta, California | Sisson Mount Shasta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #445 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #8027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 490 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Mount Shasta | Mount Shasta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sisson does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Sisson does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Sisson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 69.6%).
- •Golden Eagle Charter does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 22.8).
- •Golden Eagle Charter is the larger school with 490 students compared with 274.
- •Golden Eagle Charter is a charter school while Sisson is a public 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 Golden Eagle Charter better than Sisson?
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 Golden Eagle Charter and Sisson?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Shasta and Mount Shasta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Eagle Charter: 490. Sisson: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Eagle Charter and Sisson rank in California?
Golden Eagle Charter is unranked and Sisson is 445th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).