Discovery High vs Higher Learning Academy
Discovery High has a higher overall rating of 5.4/10 compared to 4.3/10. Higher Learning Academy is significantly larger with 539 students, about 4.2× the size of Discovery High (128). In math proficiency, Higher Learning Academy leads at 17.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Discovery High
Sacramento, CA
5.4/10
High School9th – 12th
128 students
Higher Learning Academy
Sacramento, CA
4.3/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
539 students
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| Metric | Discovery High | Higher Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.7 | 3.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.2% | 86.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 2.1 |
| State Rank | #6,855 of 9,557 | #8,632 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 10th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Discovery High | Higher Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 15.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Discovery High | Higher Learning Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 128 | 539 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 25.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.2% | 86.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 75–79% | — |
| District | Natomas Unified | Higher Learning Academy District |
| City | Sacramento | Sacramento |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Sacramento (95834) | Sacramento (95838) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,169 | $63,969 |
| Median Home Value | $518,300 | $369,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,734 | $1,605 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.5% | 14.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 20.1% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 26 min |