C. K. McClatchy High vs Sacramento Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. K. McClatchy High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,569 students
Sacramento Charter High
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
413 students
| Measure | C. K. McClatchy High Sacramento, California | Sacramento Charter High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,343 | #655 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11182 of 16,910 | #11725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,569 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 2,569 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. K. McClatchy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 37.0).
- •C. K. McClatchy High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Sacramento Charter High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •C. K. McClatchy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 75.5%).
- •Sacramento Charter High does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.2).
- •C. K. McClatchy High is the larger school with 2,569 students compared with 413.
- •C. K. McClatchy High 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 C. K. McClatchy High better than Sacramento Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), C. K. McClatchy High ranks higher (39.0 vs 37.0 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 C. K. McClatchy High and Sacramento Charter High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. K. McClatchy High: 2,569. Sacramento Charter High: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. K. McClatchy High and Sacramento Charter High rank in California?
C. K. McClatchy High is 601st of 1,343 and Sacramento Charter High is 655th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).