For the 2024-25 school year, there are 104 public high schools serving 104,696 students in Sacramento County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sacramento County, CA are Folsom High School, West Campus and Pleasant Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sacramento County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Sacramento County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vista Del Lago High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sacramento County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folsom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,718 students
Rank: #22.
West Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6400
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9531 Bond Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Grades: 9-12
| 2,520 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Del Lago High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1970 Brd.stone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,745 students
Rank: #55.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6400 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8150
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,587 students
Rank: #77.
Bella Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8301 Madison Ave.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5052
Grades: 9-12
| 1,924 students
Rank: #88.
Westlake Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,247 students
Rank: #99.
Natomas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,869 students
Rank: #1010.
Meraki High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5001
Grades: 8-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1111.
Cosumnes Oaks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Lotz Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7670
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7670
Grades: 9-12
| 2,212 students
Rank: #1212.
Antelope High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 Titan Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 726-1400
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 726-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Charter Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #1414.
Mira Loma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Grades: 9-12
| 1,678 students
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Daylor (William) High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
River Delta High/elementary (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 So. Second St.
Courtland, CA 95615
(707) 374-1324
Courtland, CA 95615
(707) 374-1324
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #2020.
Rio Americano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,884 students
Rank: #2121.
Elk Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 Elk Grove-florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7741
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7741
Grades: 9-12
| 1,774 students
Rank: #2222.
Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3111 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6420
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,312 students
Rank: #2323.
Mokelumne High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Ct.land High Sch Ln.
Courtland, CA 95615
(916) 775-1771
Courtland, CA 95615
(916) 775-1771
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #2424.
Sacramento Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 365 students
Rank: #2525.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #2626.
The Met
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #2727.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3934 Brd.way Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #2828.
Sheldon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,492 students
Rank: #2929.
Innovations Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Rank: #3030.
Del Campo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5664
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: #3131.
Visions In Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5030 El Camino Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 883-1601
Grades: K-12
| 6,591 students
Rank: #3232.
Feather River Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 2,365 students
Rank: #3333.
Laguna Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9050 Vicino Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1339
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1339
Grades: 9-12
| 2,231 students
Rank: #3434.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Grades: 7-12
| 572 students
Rank: #3535.
Inderkum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,266 students
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Sacramento County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5450 Georgia Dr
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1800
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Alpha Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8920 Elwyn Ave.
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 991-4726
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Antelope View Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Atkinson Academy Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4718 Engle Rd.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 977-3790
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
California Aerospace Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5201 Arnold Ave.
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Mcclellan, CA 95652
(916) 286-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Campos Verdes Alternative Magnet Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1900
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Carson Creek Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14049 Boys Ranch Rd
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Sloughhouse, CA 95683
(916) 942-0211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3243 Center Court Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6450
Grades: 7-8
| 1,004 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
6545 Beech Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2200
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
6444 Walerga Rd.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 772 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 867-2029
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Futures High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3701 Stephen Dr.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Galt, CA 95632
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
3700 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 575-2349
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Global Youth Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3243 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 339-4680
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Golden Valley Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 4557
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 962-3104
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Golden Valley Tahoe (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12640 Union Mills Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Folsom, CA 95630
(530) 717-3019
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sacramento County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sacramento County, CA include Folsom High School, West Campus and Pleasant Grove High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sacramento County?
104 public high schools are located in Sacramento County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sacramento County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sacramento County include: Vista Del Lago High School vs. Folsom High School, Liberty Ranch High School vs. Galt High School, Galt High School vs. Liberty Ranch High School
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