Del Paso Heights Elementary vs Highlands Community Charter
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.
Del Paso Heights Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
477 students
Highlands Community Charter
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades 1–12
11,713 students
| Measure | Del Paso Heights Elementary Sacramento, California | Highlands Community Charter Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5549 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49719 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 477 | 11,713 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 11,713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 92.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Paso Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Del Paso Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 92.2).
- •Highlands Community Charter is the larger school with 11,713 students compared with 477.
- •Del Paso Heights Elementary is a public school while Highlands Community Charter 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 Del Paso Heights Elementary better than Highlands Community Charter?
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 Del Paso Heights Elementary and Highlands Community Charter?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Paso Heights Elementary: 477. Highlands Community Charter: 11,713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Paso Heights Elementary and Highlands Community Charter rank in California?
Del Paso Heights Elementary is 5549th of 5,693 and Highlands Community Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).