Higher Learning Academy vs. Natomas Charter
Should I attend Higher Learning Academy or Natomas Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Higher Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Natomas Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Higher Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,896 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Natomas Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
484 students
1,896 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3307 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#652 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
140
Grade 1 Students
58
108
Grade 2 Students
47
112
Grade 3 Students
53
122
Grade 4 Students
55
112
Grade 5 Students
53
115
Grade 6 Students
48
208
Grade 7 Students
52
223
Grade 8 Students
58
212
Grade 9 Students
-
137
Grade 10 Students
-
154
Grade 11 Students
-
126
Grade 12 Students
-
127
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
22%
% Hispanic
42%
31%
% Black
23%
8%
% White
11%
22%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
17%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%