San Juan Unified

The San Juan Unified district encompasses 66 schools serving grades K-12 across Sacramento, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, and Orangevale, presenting a wide spectrum of academic performance and student experiences for families.

Standout high schools like Rio Americano High and Bella Vista High achieve strong graduation rates and test scores, while smaller schools like Meraki High demonstrate exceptional academic proficiency. Top elementary and middle schools include Mariemont Elementary and Winston Churchill Middle. Conversely, schools like Encina High, Starr King K-8, and Katherine Johnson Middle face significant challenges with very low proficiency rates and high economic need among students.

Key district-wide insights show a strong link between family economic circumstances and academic outcomes, though some schools like Orangevale Open K-8 perform well with lower per-student spending, indicating effective practices matter. Chronic absenteeism is a severe issue in alternative settings like La Entrada Continuation High. Overall, the district's average test scores and graduation rates lag behind state averages, highlighting an achievement gap that exists even between schools within the same community.