Natomas High vs SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Natomas High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,157 students
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 7–12
234 students
| Measure | Natomas High Sacramento, California | SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1094 of 1,343 | #1034 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15134 of 16,910 | #14716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,157 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 10% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 20.9).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Natomas High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 76%).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 22.3).
- •Natomas High is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 234.
- •Natomas High is a public school while SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy 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 Natomas High better than SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy?
On the Success Index (US), SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy ranks higher (23.3 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 Natomas High and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Natomas High: 1,157. SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Natomas High and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy rank in California?
Natomas High is 1094th of 1,343 and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy is 1034th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).