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Best Redding Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 6,370 students in Redding, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Redding, CA are University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redding, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Redding have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Redding, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University Preparatory, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Redding, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Gr: 6-12 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Shasta High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Shasta Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
307 Park Marina Cir.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Shasta County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2684 Radio Ln.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-0360
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Redding School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 247-6933
Gr: K-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3411 Churn Creek Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Stellar Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5885 East Bonnyview Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-7730
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Redding Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Adams Ln.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4240
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Gateway Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Shasta County Independent Study
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0163
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Shasta County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3711 Oasis Rd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 410-6088
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Mountain Lakes High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8544 Airport Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 378-5254
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Pioneer Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-1880
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Charter School
145 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-9280
Gr: K-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Shasta-trinity Rop
Vocational School
4659 Eastside Rd.
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3302
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Redding, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Redding, CA include University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Redding?
18 public high schools are located in Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in Redding?
Redding public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Redding are often viewed compared to one another?

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