Futures High

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Futures High ranks 1243 rd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Futures High is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Sacramento, California, with an enrollment of 459 students. The school is part of the Futures High District, which is ranked 851 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Futures High has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of California high schools, with a ranking of 1,243 out of 2,323 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 2-star rating. However, the school excels in supporting its English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 24th out of 1,350 California high schools in 2023-2024 and receiving a 5-star rating for ELL performance. The school's 4-year graduation rate is relatively strong at 82.7% in 2022-2023 and 87.5% in 2021-2022, though still lower than the state average. Conversely, Futures High has a higher dropout rate of 13.6% in 2022-2023 and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 13.8% in 2022-2023, both significantly higher than the state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Futures High performs significantly better than Elinor Lincoln Hickey Junior/Senior High and Discovery High, which have even lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. However, Futures High still lags behind other nearby schools like Natomas High and Rio Linda High, which have stronger academic performance and better student outcomes. Additionally, Futures High's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 722 out of 2,133 schools in 2018-2019 to 1,243 out of 2,323 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting the need for significant improvements to address the underlying issues.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838-2348

(916) 286-1902

District: Futures High District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1243^rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 24.4

Number of students: 475

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

Hispanic:

12.6%

African American:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Futures High ranks worse than 53.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Futures High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Futures High:

SchoolDigger ranks Futures High 1243^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Futures High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Futures High District:

SchoolDigger ranks Futures High District 851^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Futures High

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Rank History for all students at Futures High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	60.69	722^nd	2133	66.2%
2021	39.58	771^st	1290	40.2%
2022	39.40	1193^rd	2123	43.8%
2023	24.69	1575^th	2348	32.9%
2024	35.84	1243^rd	2323	46.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Futures High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	65.63	142^nd	941	84.9%
2021	61.47	112^th	467	76.0%
2022	84.80	46^th	1044	95.6%
2023	58.63	154^th	1323	88.4%
2024	86.03	24^th	1350	98.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Futures High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	69.23	481^st	1937	75.2%
2021	44.25	632^nd	1126	43.9%
2022	45.58	969^th	1943	50.1%
2023	29.37	1427^th	2247	36.5%
2024	46.46	948^th	2235	57.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Futures High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	59.18	649^th	1833	64.6%
2021	33.07	735^th	1054	30.3%
2022	32.38	1217^th	1858	34.5%
2023	21.38	1563^rd	2118	26.2%
2024	27.04	1426^th	2098	32.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Futures High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.15	754^th	1880	59.9%
2021	38.68	672^nd	1122	40.1%
2022	41.20	1023^rd	1916	46.6%
2023	24.90	1475^th	2207	33.2%
2024	41.78	1011^th	2172	53.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Futures High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	56.58	687^th	1861	63.1%
2023	18.75	1629^th	2142	23.9%
2024	36.66	1215^th	2125	42.8%

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Rank History for White students at Futures High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	38.35	781^st	1222	36.1%
2022	17.47	1021^st	1204	15.2%
2023	9.33	1250^th	1434	12.8%
2024	17.89	1097^th	1406	22.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Futures High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	320	5	9	34	1	1	2	372
2020	314	16	14	62	5	2	4	417
2021	335	18	13	74	2	2	5	449
2022	319	17	12	70	1	3	3	425
2023	330	26	18	71	1	7	6	459
2024	349	28	26	60	0	7	5	475

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Futures High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	372	18.0	20.6	91.1
2020	417	n/a	n/a	87.3
2021	449	18.5	24.2	70.2
2022	425	20.0	21.2	84.5
2023	459	21.1	21.7	91.9
2024	475	19.4	24.4	88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Futures High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	372	18.0	20.6	91.1
2020	417	n/a	n/a	87.3
2021	449	18.5	24.2	70.2
2022	425	20.0	21.2	84.5
2023	459	21.1	21.7	91.9
2024	475	19.4	24.4	88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Futures High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 722^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1575^th of 2348 High schools	33.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Futures High)	69.4	32.1	37.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Futures High)	26.2	10.9	15.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Futures High)	32.3	11	21.3%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Futures High)	18.2	21.4	3.3%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	372	459	23.4%
African American	5	26	420%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	9	18	100%
Hispanic	34	71	108.8%
Pacific Islander	1	7	600%
White	320	330	3.1%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.1%	91.9%	0.8%

Schools Near Futures High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Futures High	Public, Charter	7-12	900 Grace Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Futures High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 286-1902	475	19	24.4	88.2%	349 (73.5%)	28 (5.9%)	60 (12.6%)	26 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	5 (1.1%)	35.8	1243^rd of 2323 public high schools	46.5%		24.7	1575^th of 2348 public high schools	32.9%	332		18.4		17.5				38.1	38.1				20.9	20.9
Grant Union High	Public	9-12	1400 Grand Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-3450	2,016	96	21.0	90.9%	95 (4.7%)	309 (15.3%)	1,018 (50.5%)	401 (19.9%)	6 (0.3%)	59 (2.9%)	120 (6.0%)	30	1422^nd of 2323 public high schools	38.8%		31.4	1375^th of 2348 public high schools	41.4%	47		15.5	1.7	13.6				38.8	38.8				13.9	13.9
North Area Community	Public	7-12	4000 Pinell St.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Sacramento County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 228-2073	130	5	26.0	80.8%	10 (7.7%)	32 (24.6%)	63 (48.5%)	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.5%)	5 (3.8%)	15 (11.5%)	27.3	1494^th of 2323 public high schools	35.7%					(n/a)			12.0	12.0											$17,029
Vista Nueva Career and Technology High	Public	9-12	2035 North Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-2750	134	13	10.7	97.0%	5 (3.7%)	24 (17.9%)	88 (65.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	8 (6.0%)	7.9	2182^nd of 2323 public high schools	6.1%		8.3	2186^th of 2348 public high schools	6.9%	4		0.0	5.3	1.8				3.7	3.7				0.0	0.0
Rio Linda High	Public	9-12	6309 Dry Creek Rd.	Rio Linda	95673	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-2725	1,596	78	20.4	82.1%	300 (18.8%)	122 (7.6%)	797 (49.9%)	245 (15.4%)	14 (0.9%)	18 (1.1%)	94 (5.9%)	51.8	818^th of 2323 public high schools	64.8%		51.9	825^th of 2348 public high schools	64.9%	7		26.7		25.9				53.6	53.6				23.0	23.0
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1214 North Market Blvd.	Sacramento	95834	Sacramento County	SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 286-1920	196	16	12.6	73.5%	22 (11.2%)	41 (20.9%)	94 (48.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	31 (15.8%)	17.2	1751^st of 2323 public high schools	24.6%		12.9	1911^th of 2348 public high schools	18.6%	160	0.0	8.7	16.7	8.0		12.5	0.0	34.7	24.1		6.3	0.0	2.0	2.5
Discovery High	Public	9-12	3401 Fong Ranch Rd.	Sacramento	95834	Sacramento County	Natomas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 928-5200	128	10	13.1	81.3%	7 (5.5%)	41 (32.0%)	61 (47.7%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	14 (10.9%)	11	1951^st of 2323 public high schools	16.0%		11.1	2000^th of 2348 public high schools	14.8%	49			9.5	9.5				9.5	9.5				0.0	0.0	$17,356
Natomas High	Public	9-12	3301 Fong Ranch Rd.	Sacramento	95834	Sacramento County	Natomas Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 641-4960	1,206	57	21.3	78.3%	89 (7.4%)	249 (20.6%)	631 (52.3%)	135 (11.2%)	10 (0.8%)	25 (2.1%)	63 (5.2%)	28.7	1458^th of 2323 public high schools	37.2%		24.2	1586^th of 2348 public high schools	32.5%	128			11.8	11.8				40.4	40.4				7.6	7.6	$9,704
Capital College & Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	501 Arden Way	Sacramento	95815	Sacramento County	Capital College & Career Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 234-0583	48	6	7.8	66.7%	9 (18.8%)	9 (18.8%)	20 (41.7%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	7 (14.6%)								(n/a)
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2360 El Camino Ave.	Sacramento	95821	Sacramento County	Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 979-1788	473	14	34.2	83.7%	26 (5.5%)	86 (18.2%)	281 (59.4%)	14 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	60 (12.7%)	19.3	1693^rd of 2323 public high schools	27.1%		20.3	1699^th of 2348 public high schools	27.6%	6	6.5		20.5	11.0	14.7	20.0	21.7	47.9	23.7	8.2	8.2	3.3	10.6	7.1

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How many students attend Futures High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 475 students attended Futures High.

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What is the racial makeup of Futures High?

Students at Futures High are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

Is Futures High a good school?

Futures High ranks 1243^rd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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