For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 510 students in 95817, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95817, CA are Sacramento Charter High School and American Legion High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 95817 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95817, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 95817 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sacramento Charter High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95817, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
American Legion High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-5000
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
95817, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 533-4861
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 533-4861
Grades: 7-8
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95817, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95817, CA include Sacramento Charter High School and American Legion High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 95817?
2 public high schools are located in 95817.
What is the racial composition of students in 95817?
95817 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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