Overview
Higher Learning Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Sacramento, California. The school enrolls 519 students. It is part of the Higher Learning Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
34.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictHigher Learning Academy District
County6067
CitySacramento
ZIP95838
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060182411916
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment519
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino40.6%
Black / African American14.0%
Asian26.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)