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Shasta Union High

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 50.9/100

Shasta Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 50.9/100 — 7.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Shasta High at 64/100, where 28.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,951 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 34.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
50.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.5
20.3 – 63.8
Avg Exceeded %
19.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 43.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 34.5%, 16.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Shasta High leads the district at 64 with 28.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Shasta Union High

2 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
17.4%
White
63.2%
Asian
4.7%
Black
2.9%
Other
11.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
55%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Shasta Union High spends $12,951 per student in current expenditures — $1,864 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,951
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,202
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 10.4%
$11,730 → $12,951
Spending Efficiency
3.93
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 37%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$51,631–$115,797
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
192
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

Shasta Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.9 — 3.4 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Shasta High with a Scope Score of 64 and 28.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Shasta High
Shasta Union High Strong All-Around
28.4%Solid
64/100
2Foothill High
Shasta Union High Strong All-Around
26.7%Solid
61/100
3Shasta Collegiate Academy
Shasta Union High Building Momentum
22.2%Solid
57/100
4Enterprise High
Shasta Union High Building Momentum
17.2%Solid
53/100
5Pioneer Continuation High
Shasta Union High Building Momentum
0.7%Needs Support
20/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Shasta Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Shasta Union High a good school district?
Shasta Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.9/100, which is 7.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 19.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Shasta Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Shasta Union High is Shasta High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 28.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Shasta Union High spend per student?
Shasta Union High spends $12,951 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Shasta Union High?
Teacher salaries in Shasta Union High range from $51,631–$115,797 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.