Shasta Charter Academy vs Shasta High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shasta Charter Academy
Redding · Charter high · Grades 9–12
283 students
Shasta High
Redding · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
| Measure | Shasta Charter Academy Redding, California | Shasta High Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 1,343 | #480 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8870 of 16,910 | #9651 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Redding | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shasta Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 45.2).
- •Shasta High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Shasta Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Shasta Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 48.1%).
- •Shasta Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.5).
- •Shasta High is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 283.
- •Shasta Charter 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 Shasta Charter Academy better than Shasta High?
On the Success Index (US), Shasta Charter Academy ranks higher (48.2 vs 45.2 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 Shasta Charter Academy and Shasta High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Redding and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shasta Charter Academy: 283. Shasta High: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shasta Charter Academy and Shasta High rank in California?
Shasta Charter Academy is 438th of 1,343 and Shasta High is 480th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).