Serving 709 students in grades 7-12, Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd 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 2% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd's student population of 709 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9493 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd's ranking?
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd is ranked #9493 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd?
The graduation rate of Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd is 54%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd?
709 students attend Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd?
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd offer ?
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd part of?
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd is part of Sava- Sacramento Acad And Vocational Academy- Scusd School District.
In what neighborhood is Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd located?
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy - Scusd is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 20 other public schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.
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