Mount Shasta High vs Sisson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 450 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Shasta High
Mount Shasta · Public high · Grades 9–12
241 students
Sisson
Mount Shasta · Public middle · Grades 4–8
274 students
| Measure | Mount Shasta High Mount Shasta, California | Sisson Mount Shasta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,343 | #445 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4883 of 16,910 | #8027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 241 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| city | Mount Shasta | Mount Shasta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Shasta High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 48.3).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 50%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 34.3%).
- •Mount Shasta High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.8).
- •Sisson is the larger school with 274 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 Mount Shasta High better than Sisson?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Shasta High ranks higher (63.6 vs 48.3 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 Mount Shasta High and Sisson?
About 450 m in a straight line, between Mount Shasta and Mount Shasta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Shasta High: 241. Sisson: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Shasta High and Sisson rank in California?
Mount Shasta High is 189th of 1,343 and Sisson is 445th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).