Shasta Charter Academy

About Shasta Charter Academy

Shasta Charter Academy (SCA) is a public charter school located in Redding, California. It is a tuition-free, K–8 school that provides an innovative educational program for students in the Shasta County area. SCA is committed to providing an excellent education that prepares students to be successful in college and in their future careers.
SCA offers a rigorous curriculum, including core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition, SCA provides students with enrichment programs such as art, music, physical education, and technology. SCA also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and field trips.
SCA is dedicated to helping students develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in the 21st century. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. SCA also has a strong focus on developing positive relationships between students, teachers, and parents.
At SCA, students are given the opportunity to explore their interests and passions, as well as to develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. SCA is committed to providing a challenging and engaging learning experience for all students.

Address:	307 Park Marina Cir. Redding, CA 96001
Phone:	(530) 245-2600
Site:	shastacharteracademy.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	269 students

Overview Shasta Charter Academy

Shasta Charter Academy serves 269 students in grades 9-12.
Shasta Charter Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Shasta Charter Academy

Shasta Charter Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Shasta Charter Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.