Growth Public vs Rio Americano High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Growth Public
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
300 students
Rio Americano High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
| Measure | Growth Public Sacramento, California | Rio Americano High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3083 of 5,693 | #375 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36737 of 50,301 | #8115 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 300 | 1,891 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 1,891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Americano High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 32.8).
- •Rio Americano High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 63.3%).
- •Growth Public does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.9).
- •Rio Americano High is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 300.
- •Growth Public is a charter school while Rio Americano 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 Growth Public better than Rio Americano High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Americano High ranks higher (51.1 vs 32.8 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 Growth Public and Rio Americano High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Growth Public: 300. Rio Americano High: 1,891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Growth Public and Rio Americano High rank in California?
Growth Public is 3083rd of 5,693 and Rio Americano High is 375th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).