Best 95838 California Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 17,045 students in 95838, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95838, CA are Futures High School, Grant Union High School and Higher Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95838 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95838, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95838 have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95838, CA Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Grant Union High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,987 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Keema School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1281 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3410
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
California Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Gr: 1-12 | 1,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Community Charter
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Gr: 1-12 | 11,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 92:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95838 California

95838, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Gr: 1-12 | 4,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Gr: K
1281 North Ave
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 643-8775
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2035 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1184
Gr: 7-9 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95838, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95838, CA include Futures High School, Grant Union High School and Higher Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 95838?
7 public high schools are located in 95838.
What is the racial composition of students in 95838?
95838 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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