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Folsom Lake High
High School · Folsom-cordova Unified · Folsom, CA
A Folsom-cordova Unified high school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1655 Iron Point Rd., Folsom, CA 95630
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Folsom Lake High score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2017, to 3% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Folsom Lake High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,646/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Folsom), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$139,182
Median home value
$702,200
Median rent
$2,280/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 2,806 | Compare → |
| Zohor Academy UsaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy FolsomPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Vista Del Lago HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,750 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Folsom-cordova Unified
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #32 of 34
- District spending per student
- $15,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Folsom Lake High is listed in Folsom-Cordova Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Folsom Lake High
Folsom Lake High is a public high school in Folsom, CA, part of Folsom-cordova Unified, serving approximately 76 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,001 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Folsom Lake High
What grades does Folsom Lake High serve?
Folsom Lake High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Folsom Lake High?
Folsom Lake High has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Folsom Lake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Folsom Lake High is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Folsom Lake High rank in CA?
Folsom Lake High ranks #9,001 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Folsom Lake High's MySchoolScout rating?
Folsom Lake High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Folsom Lake High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Folsom Lake High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Folsom Lake High a charter school?
No, Folsom Lake High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Folsom Lake High a Title I school?
No, Folsom Lake High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Folsom Lake High?
50.0% of students at Folsom Lake High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.4%
- Phone
- (916) 294-2400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95630)
- 77,952
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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