Very Good
#2989 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Meraki High
High School · San Juan Unified · Fair Oaks, CA
A San Juan Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628
- Math 45% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Meraki High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 63% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (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 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Meraki 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,582
Median home value
$615,400
Median rent
$1,857/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95628; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Sereno Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| La Vista CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Bella Vista HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,926 | Compare → |
| Mira Loma HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,632 | 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.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #5 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meraki High is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meraki High
Meraki High is a public high school in Fair Oaks, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 82 students in grades 8th-12th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,989 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meraki High
What grades does Meraki High serve?
Meraki High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Meraki High?
Meraki High has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meraki High?
The student-teacher ratio at Meraki High is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meraki High rank in CA?
Meraki High ranks #2,989 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Meraki High's MySchoolScout rating?
Meraki High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Meraki High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meraki High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Meraki High a charter school?
No, Meraki High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meraki High a Title I school?
No, Meraki High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meraki High?
36.6% of students at Meraki 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (916) 971-5001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95628)
- 43,783
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 95628; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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