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#6992 of 9,539 schools in CA
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
High School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified charter high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10101 Systems Pkwy., Sacramento, CA 95827
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), 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
$82,382
Median home value
$419,500
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Mountain Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.0 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Sierra SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 185 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #34 of 71
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 178 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,992 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science
What grades does George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science serve?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science rank in CA?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science ranks #6,992 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science a charter school?
Yes, George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science a Title I school?
No, George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science?
49.4% of students at George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science 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
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (916) 395-5266
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 95827)
- 21,032
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 95827; 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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