At a glance
Reported students
102
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
28
Shasta County Independent Study: 102 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
25.3:1 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
- 100
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25:1
What the reported data says about Shasta County Independent Study
Shasta County Independent Study is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Redding. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Shasta County Office of Education. NCES reports 102 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 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.3:1, above 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 (61.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Shasta County Independent Study
- 1How do the reported 25.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.03 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 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.04
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.04
- 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
- White61.8%
- Hispanic22.5%
- Black3.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.8%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Shasta County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tri Mountain Academy
High · Grades 07–12
25 reported students
Shasta County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
28 reported students
Early Education and Assessment
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Shasta County Independent Study
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Continuation High High · Shasta Union High | 09–12 | 215 | 2.8 mi |
| Shasta High High · Shasta Union High | 09–12 | 1,268 | 2.9 mi |
| University Preparatory High · Charter · University Preparatory District | 06–12 | 1,009 | 2.9 mi |
| Shasta Collegiate Academy High · Shasta Union High | 09–12 | 76 | 2.9 mi |
| Central Valley High High · Gateway Unified | 09–12 | 583 | 3.6 mi |
| Shasta Charter Academy High · Charter · Shasta Charter Academy District | 09–12 | 283 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shasta County Independent Study
What grades does Shasta County Independent Study serve?
Shasta County Independent Study reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Shasta County Office of Education.
How many students attend Shasta County Independent Study?
Shasta County Independent Study reported 102 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 100 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shasta County Independent Study?
The calculated ratio is 25.3:1, based on 102 students and 4.03 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 County Independent Study a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shasta County Independent Study is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shasta County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shasta County Independent Study students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.5% 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 County Independent Study in?
Shasta County Independent Study is part of Shasta County Office of Education, based in Redding, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shasta County Independent Study?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pioneer Continuation High (2.8 mi), Shasta High (2.9 mi), University Preparatory (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.