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4066 La Mesa Avenue, Shasta Lake, CA 96019-9243
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
62.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 37.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 511/1,596 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 386/1,596 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 583 |
| Low-Income Students | 417 (71.5%) |
| English Learners | 5 (0.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.6 points from last year and fell 6.5 points over the full period. Math fell 7.3 points from last year and fell 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math -6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
62.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 42% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
37.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 2.0 points ahead in math. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Central Valley High rank in California?
Central Valley High ranks No. 511 of 1,596 in reading and No. 386 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Central Valley High compare with other schools in Shasta County?
Central Valley High is No. 7 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Shasta County with 2026 results.
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