River Valley Charter vs SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 764 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Valley Charter
Lakeside · Charter high · Grades 7–12
231 students
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 7–12
234 students
| Measure | River Valley Charter Lakeside, California | SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,343 | #1034 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3061 of 16,910 | #14716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 231 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 10% |
| city | Lakeside | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 23.3).
- •River Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 30%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 70.9%).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.0).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy is the larger school with 234 students compared with 231.
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 River Valley Charter better than SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Charter ranks higher (71.0 vs 23.3 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 River Valley Charter and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy?
About 764 km in a straight line, between Lakeside and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Valley Charter: 231. SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Valley Charter and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy rank in California?
River Valley Charter is 99th 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).