Redding STEM Academy vs Shasta County Independent Study
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redding STEM Academy
Redding · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
253 students
Shasta County Independent Study
Redding · Public high · Grades 6–12
102 students
| Measure | Redding STEM Academy Redding, California | Shasta County Independent Study Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2475 of 5,693 | #1238 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31413 of 50,301 | #16001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 253 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 5% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redding STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 15.4).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 5%).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 74.5%).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.5).
- •Redding STEM Academy is the larger school with 253 students compared with 102.
- •Redding STEM Academy is a charter school while Shasta County Independent Study 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 Redding STEM Academy better than Shasta County Independent Study?
On the Success Index (US), Redding STEM Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 15.4 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 Redding STEM Academy and Shasta County Independent Study?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redding STEM Academy: 253. Shasta County Independent Study: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redding STEM Academy and Shasta County Independent Study rank in California?
Redding STEM Academy is 2475th of 5,693 and Shasta County Independent Study is 1238th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).