Photo: ShakataGaNai · CC BY 3.0Susanville’s public schools score below 75% of California districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Susanville’s districts is 28%, below the California average (47%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Susanville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Susanville’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 392 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Susanville’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 28% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Lassen Union High spends $16,968 per student and Susanville Elementary $15,176, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Meadow View, then Diamond View Middle, then Lassen High. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Thompson Peak Charter and Susanville Adventist Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Susanville’s grade
C: better than 25% of California school districts, #792 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Susanville, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Susanville
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–2 · 378 students · 22:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Susanville
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–2 · 378 students · 22:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Susanville
McKinley Elementary
Grades K–2 · 378 students · 22:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Susanville
Meadow View
Grades 3–5 · 318 students · 24:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Susanville
Meadow View
Grades 3–5 · 318 students · 24:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Susanville
Meadow View
Grades 3–5 · 318 students · 24:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Susanville
Diamond View Middle
Grades 6–8 · 288 students · 26:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Susanville
Diamond View Middle
Grades 6–8 · 288 students · 26:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Susanville
Diamond View Middle
Grades 6–8 · 288 students · 26:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Susanville
Lassen High
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Susanville
Lassen High
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Susanville
Lassen High
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Susanville
Lassen High
Grades 9–12 · 816 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Parts of Susanville (2% of its land) are served by Richmond Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve Susanville
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Susanville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Susanville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Susanville | C | Susanville Elementary K–8 · Shaffer Union Elementary K–8 · Lassen Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Susanville
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Credence High, Lassen Community Day and Susanville State Preschool).
Questions about Susanville’s schools
Are Susanville’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Susanville children attend score below 75% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #792 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Susanville in?
Lassen Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 836 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Susanville are served by Richmond Elementary.
Where do Susanville kids go to high school?
Lassen High, with 816 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Susanville’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Lassen Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Susanville spend per student?
$16,968 in Lassen Union High School District, $15,176 in Susanville Elementary School District and $15,000 in Shaffer Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Susanville?
Yes: Susanville Adventist Christian School (religious, grades 3–8, 9 students). Susanville also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Susanville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Susanville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.