John Muir Charter vs Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Charter
Grass Valley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
629 students
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
629 students
| Measure | John Muir Charter Grass Valley, California | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1332 of 1,343 | #136 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16711 of 16,910 | #3685 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 629 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 52% |
| city | Grass Valley | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 8.4).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 7.5%).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 94.3%).
- •John Muir Charter does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.0).
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 John Muir Charter better than Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ranks higher (68.5 vs 8.4 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 John Muir Charter and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Charter: 629. Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Charter and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep rank in California?
John Muir Charter is 1332nd of 1,343 and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is 136th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).