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Higher Learning Academy

Twin Rivers Unified · Sacramento County · 900 Grace Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838-2348

(916) 286-5183 · www.gcccharters.org

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1/10
#5591
Rank 5591 out of 5,722
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5440 · 5th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5639 · 1st percentile
Science1/10 · #5376 · 4th percentile

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School Overview

Higher Learning Academy is a K-12 charter school in north Sacramento serving families who are looking for an alternative to traditional public schools, though its academic outcomes currently rank among the lowest in California. The 95838 zip code is a working-class neighborhood with a tight-knit community feel, and families here often value schools that offer a different structure or environment for their kids. Families considering this school may want to visit in person and ask detailed questions about curriculum, teacher stability, and how the school supports student growth over time.

Student Demographics

325 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
129 (40%)
Asian
66 (20%)
African American
55 (17%)
White
46 (14%)
Pacific Islander
13 (4%)
Multiple Races
10 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners144 (44%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged293 (90%)
Students with Disabilities42 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

519
Enrollment
17
Teachers (FTE)
30.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.3
Administrators (FTE)
24.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4082 · 33rd percentile

74 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found