Top 3 Best Sunset Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,731 students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Sunset are University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2790
Grades: 6-12
| 1,016 students
Rank: #22.
Shasta High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #33.
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 245-2760
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding, CA include University Preparatory, Shasta High School and Shasta Collegiate Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding?
the neighborhood of Sunset, Redding public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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