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#2495 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 26% in state

Laguna Creek High

High School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA

An Elk Grove Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9050 Vicino Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95758

  • Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation11.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$15,966
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Laguna Creek High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Laguna Creek 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), 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

$115,146

Median home value

$558,800

Median rent

$2,178/mo

College educated

37.2%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
11.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·437 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EgusdCharter · enrollment unverified5.77–121.7 mi372Compare →
Valley HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.7 mi1,629Compare →
Monterey Trail HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–122.2 mi2,298Compare →
World Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.3 mi6Compare →

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.

Elk Grove Unified

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#18 of 67
District spending per student
$15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laguna Creek High is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laguna Creek High

Laguna Creek High is a public high school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 2,119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,495 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laguna Creek High

What grades does Laguna Creek High serve?

Laguna Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Laguna Creek High?

Laguna Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 2,119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Creek High?

The student-teacher ratio at Laguna Creek High is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laguna Creek High rank in CA?

Laguna Creek High ranks #2,495 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Laguna Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?

Laguna Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Laguna Creek High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laguna Creek High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Laguna Creek High a charter school?

No, Laguna Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Laguna Creek High a Title I school?

No, Laguna Creek High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laguna Creek High?

42.7% of students at Laguna Creek 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
2,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 95758)
65,999
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
40.3
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 95758; 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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