Public schools in Shasta Lake, CA
6 open public schools with an address in Shasta Lake, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,657
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Shasta Lake public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Shasta Lake, CA: 2 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,657 students, an average of 276 per school. The largest campus is Shasta Lake (602 students).
Every listed school belongs to Gateway Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Shasta Lake
Elementary schools in Shasta Lake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Oaks Elementary Gateway Unified | KG–05 | 320 | 22.1:1 | |
| Shasta Lake Gateway Unified | KG–08 | 602 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Shasta Lake
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High Gateway Unified | 09–12 | 583 | 22:1 | |
| Gateway Community Day Gateway Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 12 | 4.8:1 | |
| Mountain Lakes High Gateway Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 68 | 18.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Shasta Lake
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Educational Options Gateway Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 72 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.2%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black1%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Shasta Lake schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,657 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Shasta Lake
How many public schools are in Shasta Lake, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Shasta Lake: 2 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,657 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Shasta Lake?
All listed public schools with an address in Shasta Lake belong to Gateway Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Shasta Lake?
Central Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Shasta Lake, with 583 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Shasta Lake?
No school with an address in Shasta Lake is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Shasta Lake schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Shasta Lake public schools is 18.3:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Shasta Lake guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities