Serving 539 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 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Higher Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Higher Learning Academy's student population of 539 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Higher Learning Academy 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 Higher Learning Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8953 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higher Learning Academy's ranking?
Higher Learning Academy is ranked #8953 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Higher Learning Academy often compared to?
Higher Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Natomas Charter, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Higher Learning Academy?
539 students attend Higher Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Higher Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Higher Learning Academy?
Higher Learning Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Higher Learning Academy offer ?
Higher Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Higher Learning Academy part of?
Higher Learning Academy is part of Higher Learning Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Higher Learning Academy located?
Higher Learning Academy is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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