Modoc High vs Mount Shasta High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 148 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Modoc High
Alturas · Public high · Grades 9–12
245 students
Mount Shasta High
Mount Shasta · Public high · Grades 9–12
241 students
| Measure | Modoc High Alturas, California | Mount Shasta High Mount Shasta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 1,343 | #189 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11586 of 16,910 | #4883 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 245 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Alturas | Mount Shasta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Shasta High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 37.5).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Modoc High is the larger school with 245 students compared with 241.
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 Modoc High better than Mount Shasta High?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Shasta High ranks higher (63.6 vs 37.5 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 Modoc High and Mount Shasta High?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Alturas and Mount Shasta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Modoc High: 245. Mount Shasta High: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Modoc High and Mount Shasta High rank in California?
Modoc High is 636th of 1,343 and Mount Shasta High is 189th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).