Mount Shasta High School

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Mt. Shasta High School is a public high school located in Mount Shasta, California in southern Siskiyou County. It is one of the five members of the Siskiyou Union High School District. Mt. Shasta High school's mascot is a bear and the rivaling team is the Weed High School Cougars.OverviewMt. Shasta high school was recognized as a California Distinguished High School in 2013. It also received a six year accreditation term during the 2009–10 school year. It operates on an 8 period schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. with a break for on or off campus lunch. Students are required to have at least six scheduled classes out of the eight available periods.DemographicsThe student population of about 400 is: 84% Caucasian 9% Hispanic 4% Asian 2% Black 1% Hawaiian native/Pacific islanderAcademicsMt. Shasta High School offers all required core classes for grades 9–12, along with a variety of Advanced Placement classes. Advanced Placement classes offered include English, Spanish, biology, environmental science, psychology, statistics, calculus, and art. One or more of these Advanced Placement classes are taken by about 30% percent of students each year. Students can take vocational classes such as wood shop and manufacturing or general knowledge enhancement classes such as Microsoft Office. There are also several performing arts classes offered for students such as band, jazz band, choir and theater. Classes focusing on business and video production/technology are offered to select students pending the instructor's approval. In order for students to be eligible for participation in any athletic program, they must maintain a specific GPA, follow the athletic code of conduct, and attend all classes on days of athletic participation such as games and practices. Student athletes have the option to apply for up to one year of alternative physical education credit through their participation in athletic programs.