Higher Learning Academy vs. Natomas Charter
Should you attend Higher Learning Academy or Natomas Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 533 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,869 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Natomas Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
533 students
1,869 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8953 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2161 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
141
Grade 1 Students
67
111
Grade 2 Students
63
106
Grade 3 Students
54
108
Grade 4 Students
57
117
Grade 5 Students
59
110
Grade 6 Students
57
210
Grade 7 Students
57
206
Grade 8 Students
45
218
Grade 9 Students
-
148
Grade 10 Students
-
129
Grade 11 Students
-
147
Grade 12 Students
-
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
23%
% Hispanic
39%
30%
% Black
20%
9%
% White
12%
20%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
18%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
