Sacramento Charter High vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacramento Charter High
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
413 students
Washington Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
376 students
| Measure | Sacramento Charter High Sacramento, California | Washington Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 1,343 | #2514 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11725 of 16,910 | #31709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 413 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 37.0).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Sacramento Charter High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 75.5%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.3).
- •Sacramento Charter High is the larger school with 413 students compared with 376.
- •Sacramento Charter High is a charter school while Washington Elementary 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 Sacramento Charter High better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 37.0 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 Sacramento Charter High and Washington Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sacramento Charter High: 413. Washington Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sacramento Charter High and Washington Elementary rank in California?
Sacramento Charter High is 655th of 1,343 and Washington Elementary is 2514th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).