Redding STEM Academy vs Shasta High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.6 km 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 High
Redding · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
| Measure | Redding STEM Academy Redding, California | Shasta High Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2475 of 5,693 | #480 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31413 of 50,301 | #9651 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 253 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shasta High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 40.8).
- •Shasta High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Shasta High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 59.3%).
- •Shasta High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.0).
- •Shasta High is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 253.
- •Redding STEM Academy is a charter school while Shasta High 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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Shasta High ranks higher (45.2 vs 40.8 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 High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redding STEM Academy: 253. Shasta High: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redding STEM Academy and Shasta High rank in California?
Redding STEM Academy is 2475th of 5,693 and Shasta High is 480th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).