Summary:
The SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy District in Sacramento, California, contains a single, unique SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy serving grades 7 through 12 in a small, combined middle and high school environment with 234 students.
This school offers a specialized vocational and academic program with a low student-teacher ratio, but faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science all well below state averages; notably, mathematics proficiency is extremely low at under 3%. The school's graduation rate is also a major concern, at less than half the state average, accompanied by a dropout rate more than double the state's. However, the data shows a positive trend of slow improvement, as the school's statewide ranking has risen over the past three years from the 17th to the 27th percentile.
For parents, it's important to note the school's small size and career-focused mission provide a distinct alternative to larger comprehensive high schools. Key factors influencing student success here include a chronic absenteeism rate above the state average and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's resources, like per-student spending, are comparable to others, translating these into stronger academic outcomes and higher graduation rates remains its central challenge.
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