For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 510 students in 95817, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95817, CA are Sacramento Charter High School and American Legion High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95817 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95817, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95817 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sacramento Charter High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95817, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
American Legion High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-5000
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
95817, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 533-4861
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 533-4861
Gr: 7-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95817, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95817, CA include Sacramento Charter High School and American Legion High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 95817?
2 public high schools are located in 95817.
What is the racial composition of students in 95817?
95817 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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