Higher Learning Academy vs Norwood Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higher Learning Academy
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades K–12
519 students
Norwood Junior High
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
450 students
| Measure | Higher Learning Academy Sacramento, California | Norwood Junior High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #873 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #13147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 519 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 34.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Junior High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Norwood Junior High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Higher Learning Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 83.1%).
- •Norwood Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 34.6).
- •Higher Learning Academy is the larger school with 519 students compared with 450.
- •Higher Learning Academy is a charter school while Norwood Junior 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 Higher Learning Academy better than Norwood Junior High?
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 Higher Learning Academy and Norwood Junior High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higher Learning Academy: 519. Norwood Junior High: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higher Learning Academy and Norwood Junior High rank in California?
Higher Learning Academy is unranked and Norwood Junior High is 873rd of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).