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#2807 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 29% in state

The Met

High School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA

A Sacramento City Unified charter high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

810 V St., Sacramento, CA 95818

  • Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$17,892
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at The Met score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

51.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where The Met 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$120,509

Median home value

$768,700

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

62.2%

Homeownership

57.3%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.6 mi185Compare →
Duc Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi260Compare →
International American Institute LlcPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi530Compare →
C. K. Mcclatchy HighEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.4 mi2,481Compare →

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.

Sacramento City Unified

Schools in district
73
Rank in district
#15 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

The Met is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Met

The Met is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 221 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,807 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Met

What grades does The Met serve?

The Met serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend The Met?

The Met has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Met?

The student-teacher ratio at The Met is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Met rank in CA?

The Met ranks #2,807 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is The Met's MySchoolScout rating?

The Met has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 The Met?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Met has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is The Met a charter school?

Yes, The Met is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is The Met a Title I school?

No, The Met is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Met?

51.1% of students at The Met 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
221
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 95818)
22,798
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.1
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 95818; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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