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Higher Learning Academy
School · Higher Learning Academy District · Sacramento, CA
A charter school in Sacramento, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 Grace Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838
- Math 9% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Higher Learning Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Higher Learning Academy 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$63,969
Median home value
$369,000
Median rent
$1,605/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paseo Grande CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Keema School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| More Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| California Innovative Career AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 3,180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Higher Learning Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Higher Learning Academy is listed in Higher Learning Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Higher Learning Academy
Higher Learning Academy is a public school in Sacramento, CA, part of Higher Learning Academy District, serving approximately 539 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,982 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Higher Learning Academy
What grades does Higher Learning Academy serve?
Higher Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Higher Learning Academy?
Higher Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higher Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Higher Learning Academy is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Higher Learning Academy rank in CA?
Higher Learning Academy ranks #8,982 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Higher Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Higher Learning Academy 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 Higher Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Higher Learning Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Higher Learning Academy a charter school?
Yes, Higher Learning Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Higher Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Higher Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Higher Learning Academy?
86.3% of students at Higher Learning Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (916) 286-5183
- Area population (ZIP 95838)
- 40,295
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 95838; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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