Parsons Junior High vs Shasta Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons Junior High
Redding · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students
Shasta Charter Academy
Redding · Charter high · Grades 9–12
283 students
| Measure | Parsons Junior High Redding, California | Shasta Charter Academy Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,334 | #438 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12288 of 15,369 | #8870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 522 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shasta Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 28.1).
- •Shasta Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Shasta Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Shasta Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 79.3%).
- •Parsons Junior High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.2).
- •Parsons Junior High is the larger school with 522 students compared with 283.
- •Parsons Junior High is a public school while Shasta Charter Academy is a charter 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 Parsons Junior High better than Shasta Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Shasta Charter Academy ranks higher (48.2 vs 28.1 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 Parsons Junior High and Shasta Charter Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parsons Junior High: 522. Shasta Charter Academy: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parsons Junior High and Shasta Charter Academy rank in California?
Parsons Junior High is 760th of 1,334 and Shasta Charter Academy is 438th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).