American River Charter vs Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American River Charter
Georgetown · Charter other · Grades K–12
263 students
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Garden Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
436 students
| Measure | American River Charter Georgetown, California | Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Garden Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #578 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #10890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 263 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 32.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Georgetown | Garden Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American River Charter does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •American River Charter does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •American River Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 42.9%).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 32.9).
- •Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is the larger school with 436 students compared with 263.
- •American River Charter is a charter school while Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American River Charter better than Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American River Charter and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Garden Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American River Charter: 263. Golden Sierra Junior Senior High: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American River Charter and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High rank in California?
American River Charter is unranked and Golden Sierra Junior Senior High is 578th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).