Very Good
#2385 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
San Juan Choices Charter
High School · San Juan Unified · Sacramento, CA
A San Juan Unified charter high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4425 Laurelwood Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
- Math 17% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at San Juan Choices Charter score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Juan Choices Charter 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some 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
$129,083
Median home value
$770,200
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95864; 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 Camino Fundamental HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,296 | Compare → |
| Ralph Richardson CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Visions in EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 7,009 | Compare → |
| Sierra Upper School of Sacrament0Private · tuition | 7.1private | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 36 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #2 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
San Juan Choices Charter is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Juan Choices Charter
San Juan Choices Charter is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,385 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Juan Choices Charter
What grades does San Juan Choices Charter serve?
San Juan Choices Charter serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend San Juan Choices Charter?
San Juan Choices Charter has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Juan Choices Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at San Juan Choices Charter is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Juan Choices Charter rank in CA?
San Juan Choices Charter ranks #2,385 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Juan Choices Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
San Juan Choices Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 San Juan Choices Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Juan Choices Charter has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Juan Choices Charter a charter school?
Yes, San Juan Choices Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is San Juan Choices Charter a Title I school?
No, San Juan Choices Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Juan Choices Charter?
41.2% of students at San Juan Choices Charter 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (916) 979-8378
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95864)
- 25,137
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 95864; 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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