Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High vs River City High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
156 students
River City High
West Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,168 students
| Measure | Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High Sacramento, California | River City High West Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #848 of 1,343 | #732 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13379 of 16,910 | #12461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 156 | 2,168 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 2,168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 23% |
| city | Sacramento | West Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 29.8).
- •River City High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •River City High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 67.7%).
- •Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 22.1).
- •River City High is the larger school with 2,168 students compared with 156.
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 Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High better than River City High?
On the Success Index (US), River City High ranks higher (33.9 vs 29.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High and River City High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and West Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High: 156. River City High: 2,168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High and River City High rank in California?
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High is 848th of 1,343 and River City High is 732nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).