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710 Everitt Memorial Highway, Mount Shasta, CA 96067-2042
Summary
Mount Shasta High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 25.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 743/1,596 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 641/1,596 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 241 |
| Low-Income Students | 79 (32.8%) |
| English Learners | 5 (2.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.3 points from last year and fell 14.8 points over the full period. Math rose 9.6 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
53.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
25.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.7-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed 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 Mount Shasta High compare within the district?
Mount Shasta High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Siskiyou Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mount Shasta High rank in California?
Mount Shasta High ranks No. 743 of 1,596 in reading and No. 641 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Mount Shasta High compare with other schools in Siskiyou County?
Mount Shasta High is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Siskiyou County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Siskiyou CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Shasta HighThis school | 25.9% | 53.7% |
| Weed High | 11.6% | 60.5% |
