Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning vs The MET
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Nevada City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
191 students
The MET
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
190 students
| Measure | Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Nevada City, California | The MET Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 1,343 | #493 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3385 of 16,910 | #9894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 191 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 17% |
| city | Nevada City | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 44.2).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 17%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •The MET does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 47.6%).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.3).
- •Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is the larger school with 191 students compared with 190.
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 Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning better than The MET?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning ranks higher (69.7 vs 44.2 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 Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning and The MET?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning: 191. The MET: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning and The MET rank in California?
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is 117th of 1,343 and The MET is 493rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).