Bret Harte Elementary vs Sacramento Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
173 students
Sacramento Charter High
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
413 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Sacramento, California | Sacramento Charter High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4599 of 5,693 | #655 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45951 of 50,301 | #11725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 173 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sacramento Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 18.2).
- •Sacramento Charter High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Sacramento Charter High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 75.5%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.3).
- •Sacramento Charter High is the larger school with 413 students compared with 173.
- •Bret Harte Elementary is a public school while Sacramento Charter High is a charter 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 Bret Harte Elementary better than Sacramento Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Sacramento Charter High ranks higher (37.0 vs 18.2 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 Bret Harte Elementary and Sacramento Charter High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 173. Sacramento Charter High: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and Sacramento Charter High rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 4599th of 5,693 and Sacramento Charter High is 655th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).