Futures High vs Grant Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Futures High
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
469 students
Grant Union High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,987 students
| Measure | Futures High Sacramento, California | Grant Union High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,343 | #1089 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11609 of 16,910 | #15122 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 469 | 1,987 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,987 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Futures High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 20.9).
- •Futures High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Futures High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Futures High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 91.3%).
- •Grant Union High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.3).
- •Grant Union High is the larger school with 1,987 students compared with 469.
- •Futures High is a charter school while Grant Union 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 Futures High better than Grant Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Futures High ranks higher (37.4 vs 20.9 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 Futures High and Grant Union High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Futures High: 469. Grant Union High: 1,987. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Futures High and Grant Union High rank in California?
Futures High is 638th of 1,343 and Grant Union High is 1089th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).