Public schools in Susanville, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Susanville, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,380
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Susanville public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Susanville, CA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,380 students, an average of 216 per school. The largest campus is Lassen High (816 students), and the largest elementary school is McKinley Elementary (378).
Lassen Union High operates the most schools here (3), and 5 regular districts have at least one Susanville campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 19.8:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% 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 Susanville
Lassen Union High
Public school district
3 schools in Susanville
Susanville Elementary
Public school district
3 schools in Susanville
Lassen County Office of Education
Public school district
2 schools in Susanville · 3 total
Johnstonville Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Susanville
Lassen ROP
Specialized public school district
1 school in Susanville
Richmond Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Susanville
Thompson Peak Charter District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Susanville
Elementary schools in Susanville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstonville Elementary Johnstonville Elementary | KG–08 | 211 | 21.1:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary Susanville Elementary | KG–02 | 378 | 22.2:1 | |
| Meadow View Susanville Elementary | 03–05 | 318 | 24.5:1 | |
| Richmond Elementary Richmond Elementary | KG–08 | 192 | 19.2:1 |
Middle schools in Susanville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond View Middle Susanville Elementary | 06–08 | 288 | 26.5:1 |
High schools in Susanville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credence High Lassen Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 15 | 6.8:1 | |
| Lassen Community Day Lassen Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 5 | 4.2:1 | |
| Lassen High Lassen Union High | 09–12 | 816 | 20.3:1 | |
| Lassen ROP Lassen ROP · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Susanville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen County Special Education Lassen County Office of Education · Special Education School | KG–12 | 6 | 6:1 | |
| Susanville State Preschool Lassen County Office of Education | Not reported | — | — | |
| Thompson Peak Charter Thompson Peak Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 151 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58%
- Hispanic22.9%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial10.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Susanville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,380 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Susanville
How many public schools are in Susanville, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Susanville: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 2,380 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Susanville?
Schools with an address in Susanville belong to 7 education agencies, led by Lassen Union High (3 schools), Susanville Elementary (3 schools), Lassen County Office of Education (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Susanville?
Lassen High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Susanville, with 816 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Susanville?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Susanville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Thompson Peak Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Susanville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Susanville public schools is 19.8:1, 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 Susanville 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