At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
283
Shasta Charter Academy: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 233
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Shasta Charter Academy
Shasta Charter Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Redding. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Shasta Charter Academy District. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shasta Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.5%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Shasta Charter Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise High High · Shasta Union High | 09–12 | 1,148 | 1.7 mi |
| University Preparatory High · Charter · University Preparatory District | 06–12 | 1,009 | 1.8 mi |
| Shasta Collegiate Academy High · Shasta Union High | 09–12 | 76 | 1.8 mi |
| Tri Mountain Academy High · Shasta County Office of Education | 07–12 | 25 | 1.9 mi |
| Shasta High High · Shasta Union High | 09–12 | 1,268 | 2.1 mi |
| Shasta-Trinity ROP High · Shasta-Trinity ROP | 10–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shasta Charter Academy
What grades does Shasta Charter Academy serve?
Shasta Charter Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Shasta Charter Academy District.
How many students attend Shasta Charter Academy?
Shasta Charter Academy reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 233 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shasta Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 283 students and 14.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shasta Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shasta Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Shasta Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shasta Charter Academy in?
Shasta Charter Academy is part of Shasta Charter Academy District, based in Redding, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shasta Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Enterprise High (1.7 mi), University Preparatory (1.8 mi), Shasta Collegiate Academy (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.