Is Lassen High a good school?

Lassen High ranks 960 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lassen High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 820 students attended Lassen High.

What is the racial makeup of Lassen High?

Students at Lassen High are 57% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.

What schools feed into Lassen High?

Lassen High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Janesville Elementary Elementary : Johnstonville Elementary Elementary : Juniper Ridge Elementary Elementary : McKinley Elementary Elementary : Meadow View Elementary : Richmond Elementary Elementary : Shaffer Elementary Middle : Diamond View Middle

Lassen High

Summary:

Lassen High is a public high school located in Susanville, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 820 students. The school is part of the Lassen Union High School District, which is ranked 1144 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lassen High's performance is generally below the state average, with only 51.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In Mathematics, only 16.07% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school's performance in Science is also below the state average, with only 26.06% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better. However, Lassen High performs slightly better than the overall Lassen Union High School District in these areas. The school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.8% to 96.1%, which is generally higher than the state average, but has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13.7% in 2017-2018 to 38.8% in 2021-2022.

Lassen High has two nearby schools within the same district: Lassen Community Day, a small alternative high school with a much lower graduation rate and a higher dropout rate, and Credence High, another small alternative high school that performs significantly worse than Lassen High on academic measures. This suggests that Lassen High may be providing a relatively stronger educational experience compared to its local alternatives, though the school still has room for improvement, particularly in addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and providing targeted support for underperforming student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130-4421

(530) 257-2141

District: Lassen Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
960^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,710

Feeder schools for Lassen High:

Elementary:	Janesville Elementary
	Johnstonville Elementary
	Juniper Ridge Elementary
	McKinley Elementary
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	Meadow View
	Richmond Elementary
	Shaffer Elementary
Middle:	Diamond View Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 820

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

Hispanic:

23.3%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lassen High ranks better than 58.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lassen High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), Hispanic (23.3%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lassen High is 20.1. (See more...)

Compare Lassen High employs 40.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lassen High is $9,710.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lassen High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lassen High 960^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Lassen High in the ranking list.)

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Lassen Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lassen Union High 1144^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lassen High

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Rank History for all students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	52.93	452^nd	1653	72.7%
2005	63.36	362^nd	1901	81.0%
2006	63.08	407^th	1968	79.3%
2007	61.94	415^th	2063	79.9%
2008	55.42	561^st	2117	73.5%
2009	62.62	393^rd	2238	82.4%
2010	63.31	436^th	2281	80.9%
2011	66.55	362^nd	2367	84.7%
2012	55.32	666^th	2354	71.7%
2013	61.36	506^th	2426	79.1%
2015	67.72	595^th	1994	70.2%
2016	72.86	503^rd	2039	75.3%
2017	64.93	690^th	2021	65.9%
2018	56.03	884^th	2017	56.2%
2019	63.93	657^th	2133	69.2%
2021	34.98	838^th	1290	35.0%
2022	29.14	1446^th	2123	31.9%
2023	33.63	1317^th	2348	43.9%
2024	46.17	960^th	2323	58.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	5.25	495^th	515	3.9%
2023	5.57	735^th	786	6.5%
2024	47.45	355^th	804	55.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.87	1091^st	1323	17.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.80	1444^th	1547	6.7%
2024	20.32	1340^th	1534	12.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	40.38	1166^th	1862	37.4%
2019	45.25	1046^th	1937	46.0%
2021	32.86	797^th	1126	29.2%
2022	37.89	1181^st	1943	39.2%
2023	37.99	1190^th	2247	47.0%
2024	44.82	986^th	2235	55.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	55.52	794^th	1760	54.9%
2019	55.00	739^th	1833	59.7%
2021	35.51	697^th	1054	33.9%
2022	29.00	1296^th	1858	30.2%
2023	32.57	1286^th	2118	39.3%
2024	46.06	916^th	2098	56.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.27	807^th	1052	23.3%
2019	23.78	927^th	1117	17.0%
2021	16.51	535^th	555	3.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.52	863^rd	1834	52.9%
2019	64.83	578^th	1880	69.3%
2021	26.55	839^th	1122	25.2%
2022	25.84	1384^th	1916	27.8%
2023	31.52	1291^st	2207	41.5%
2024	41.92	1007^th	2172	53.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	48.85	942^nd	1742	45.9%
2019	66.07	510^th	1814	71.9%
2022	29.13	1333^rd	1861	28.4%
2023	38.59	1162^nd	2142	45.8%
2024	42.22	1054^th	2125	50.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.49	17^th	21	19.0%
2019	56.20	6^th	16	62.5%

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Rank History for White students at Lassen High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.31	761^st	1173	35.1%
2019	42.97	725^th	1222	40.7%
2022	14.28	1048^th	1204	13.0%
2023	18.61	1115^th	1434	22.2%
2024	23.05	1016^th	1406	27.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lassen High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	830	8	0	33	42	n/a	n/a	0	913
1989	763	16	3	43	49	n/a	n/a	0	874
1990	822	14	8	37	49	n/a	n/a	0	930
1991	818	9	13	49	67	n/a	n/a	0	956
1992	844	16	13	44	56	n/a	n/a	0	973
1993	798	16	17	52	53	n/a	n/a	0	936
1994	840	13	21	63	57	n/a	n/a	0	994
1995	885	7	25	79	44	n/a	n/a	0	1040
1996	885	7	25	79	44	n/a	n/a	0	1040
1997	926	11	26	77	41	n/a	n/a	0	1081
1998	946	17	20	81	57	n/a	n/a	0	1121
1999	964	15	24	88	56	n/a	n/a	0	1147
2000	1002	13	27	93	52	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2001	961	12	28	93	53	n/a	n/a	0	1147
2002	905	13	26	79	49	n/a	n/a	0	1072
2003	905	13	26	79	49	n/a	n/a	0	1072
2004	906	12	29	83	42	n/a	n/a	13	1085
2005	840	17	24	78	48	n/a	n/a	31	1038
2006	878	17	20	95	48	n/a	n/a	53	1111
2007	835	12	20	96	52	n/a	n/a	74	1089
2008	769	16	16	89	43	n/a	n/a	0	933
2009	767	15	5	97	47	5	57	0	993
2010	770	16	8	104	61	4	2	0	965
2011	727	17	11	95	51	4	0	0	905
2012	688	16	15	101	48	4	3	0	875
2013	670	14	16	138	47	8	5	0	898
2014	675	13	17	138	58	13	5	0	919
2015	622	10	15	140	58	15	5	0	865
2016	585	13	18	128	65	18	2	0	829
2017	560	19	22	121	57	18	1	0	798
2018	555	18	19	128	60	13	23	0	816
2019	524	15	17	138	42	15	27	0	778
2020	478	12	17	142	37	16	48	0	750
2021	498	10	12	160	28	14	68	0	790
2022	483	9	11	177	24	16	84	5	809
2023	466	7	15	191	20	13	97	11	820

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lassen High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	913	41.5	22.0	n/a
1989	874	44.2	19.7	n/a
1990	930	44.0	21.1	n/a
1991	956	42.7	22.3	n/a
1992	973	43.4	22.4	3.5
1993	936	41.0	22.8	6.4
1994	994	43.9	22.6	6.1
1995	1040	42.3	24.6	7.1
1996	1040	42.3	24.6	7.1
1997	1081	46.2	23.4	9.3
1998	1121	49.3	22.7	8.5
1999	1147	50.3	22.8	6.6
2000	1187	55.6	21.3	0.5
2001	1147	55.9	20.5	5.1
2002	1072	48.1	22.3	8.1
2003	1072	48.1	22.3	8.1
2004	1085	43.1	25.2	7.5
2005	1038	41.8	24.8	17.2
2006	1111	41.9	26.5	20.2
2007	1089	40.0	27.2	21.8
2008	933	41.1	22.7	22.5
2009	993	36.9	23.0	20.3
2010	965	31.3	30.7	22.9
2011	905	n/a	n/a	22.4
2012	875	36.2	24.1	n/a
2013	898	35.5	25.2	23.6
2014	919	36.7	24.9	28.2
2015	865	39.0	22.1	25.3
2016	829	38.0	21.8	30.4
2017	798	36.7	21.7	29.1
2018	816	34.8	23.4	33.6
2019	778	36.1	21.5	32.8
2020	750	n/a	n/a	32.5
2021	790	37.3	21.1	34.7
2022	809	n/a	n/a	32.9
2023	820	40.7	20.1	32.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lassen High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	913	41.5	22.0	n/a
1989	874	44.2	19.7	n/a
1990	930	44.0	21.1	n/a
1991	956	42.7	22.3	n/a
1992	973	43.4	22.4	3.5
1993	936	41.0	22.8	6.4
1994	994	43.9	22.6	6.1
1995	1040	42.3	24.6	7.1
1996	1040	42.3	24.6	7.1
1997	1081	46.2	23.4	9.3
1998	1121	49.3	22.7	8.5
1999	1147	50.3	22.8	6.6
2000	1187	55.6	21.3	0.5
2001	1147	55.9	20.5	5.1
2002	1072	48.1	22.3	8.1
2003	1072	48.1	22.3	8.1
2004	1085	43.1	25.2	7.5
2005	1038	41.8	24.8	17.2
2006	1111	41.9	26.5	20.2
2007	1089	40.0	27.2	21.8
2008	933	41.1	22.7	22.5
2009	993	36.9	23.0	20.3
2010	965	31.3	30.7	22.9
2011	905	n/a	n/a	22.4
2012	875	36.2	24.1	n/a
2013	898	35.5	25.2	23.6
2014	919	36.7	24.9	28.2
2015	865	39.0	22.1	25.3
2016	829	38.0	21.8	30.4
2017	798	36.7	21.7	29.1
2018	816	34.8	23.4	33.6
2019	778	36.1	21.5	32.8
2020	750	n/a	n/a	32.5
2021	790	37.3	21.1	34.7
2022	809	n/a	n/a	32.9
2023	820	40.7	20.1	32.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lassen High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,710

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lassen High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 657^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1317^th of 2348 High schools	25.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lassen High)	56.7	35.2	21.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lassen Union High)	56.4	33.2	23.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lassen High)	31.6	14.8	16.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lassen Union High)	31.4	13.9	17.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Lassen High)	23.8	20	3.8%
12th Grade Science (Lassen Union High)	23.8	18.7	5.1%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	778	820	5.4%
African American	15	7	53.3%
American Indian	42	20	52.4%
Asian	17	15	11.8%
Hispanic	138	191	38.4%
Pacific Islander	15	13	13.3%
White	524	466	11.1%
Two or More Races	27	97	259.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.8%	32.6%	0.2%

Schools Near Lassen High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Lassen High	Public	9-12	1110 Main St.	Susanville	96130	Lassen County	Lassen Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 257-2141	820	41	20.1	32.6%	466 (56.8%)	7 (0.9%)	191 (23.3%)	15 (1.8%)	20 (2.4%)	13 (1.6%)	97 (11.8%)	46.2	960^th of 2323 public high schools	58.7%		33.6	1317^th of 2348 public high schools	43.9%	357	26.1	26.0	51.2	51.2	16.1	16.1	$9,710
Lassen Community Day	Public	9-12	1324 Cornell St.	Susanville	96130	Lassen County	Lassen Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 251-1197	14	1	11.6	92.9%	5 (35.7%)	1 (7.1%)	5 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)							$28,361
Credence High	Public	9-12	813 Cottage St.	Susanville	96130	Lassen County	Lassen Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 257-5134	30	1	24.7	80.0%	14 (46.7%)	1 (3.3%)	10 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (16.7%)	7.7	2198^th of 2323 public high schools	5.4%		6.6	2287^th of 2348 public high schools	2.6%	89	0.0	0.0
Lassen Regional Occupational Program	Public	11-12	472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort	Susanville	96130	Lassen County	Lassen Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(530) 252-1673	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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