NEW DAY ACADEMY - SHASTA

New Day Academy - Shasta is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Whitmore Union Elementary school district, located in Whitmore, CA with about 459 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, New Day Academy - Shasta has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New Day Academy (NDA) – Shasta is a personalized, public charter school serving students in grades TK–12, operating under the umbrella of the Lassen View Union School District. The academy is designed to offer a flexible, alternative approach to traditional classroom instruction, focusing on the unique needs of homeschooling families and independent learners. By providing a blend of academic structure and student-led choice, the school aims to foster an environment where parents remain deeply involved in their children's educational journeys while receiving support from credentialed teachers.

The academy emphasizes a personalized learning model, allowing families to select from a wide array of curriculum options, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that align with their specific educational goals and interests. Through its Shasta campus, New Day Academy offers regular check-ins, supplemental workshops, and a community-based approach that helps bridge the gap between home-based learning and institutional academic standards. Its core mission is to empower students through autonomy and individualized pathways, ensuring they have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a non-traditional educational setting.

For more information, contact New Day Academy - Shasta at (530) 233-3861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.