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Best 95838 California Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 16,001 students in 95838, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95838, CA are Futures High School, Grant Union High School and Nova Opportunity. 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95838, CA Public High Schools (2026)

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: 7-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 2,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Nova Opportunity
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Gr: 7-9 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
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 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
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 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
California Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 436-5770
Gr: 1-12 | 3,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands Community Charter
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Gr: 1-12 | 9,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95838 California

95838, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Gr: 1-12 | 4,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Morey Avenue Early Childhood Development (Closed 2023)
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Gr: K
North Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1281 North Ave
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 643-8775
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Nova Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
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 Nova Opportunity.
How many public high schools are located in 95838?
8 public high schools are located in 95838.
What is the racial composition of students in 95838?
95838 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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