Best High Schools in Zip Code 95821

This analysis covers three public high schools serving grades 9-12 in Sacramento's 95821 zip code, with Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy also including middle school grades, offering families a range of options within two different districts: San Juan Unified and its own charter district.

Mira Loma High stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking highest in the area and outperforming the state average in English and Science, though its state ranking has recently declined. El Camino Fundamental High excels in student support, achieving an exceptional 97.4% graduation rate and the lowest dropout rate, but has much lower math proficiency. Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy serves a student population with high economic need and spends the most per student, yet faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the other schools and the state average.

Key considerations for parents include a notable performance gap between the schools, with chronic absenteeism above the state average at all three. The two schools in the San Juan Unified district generally perform better than their district averages. The analysis reveals interesting patterns, such as El Camino's high graduation rate alongside lower math scores, and Mira Loma and El Camino both outperforming in science despite mixed results in other subjects.