For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,206 students in 95823, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 95823, CA are Valley High School, Las Flores High (Alternative) and William Daylor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95823 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95823, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95823 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95823, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Gr: K-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
William Daylor High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Luther Burbank High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Florin Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Rio Cazadero High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7825 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 95823, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 95823, CA include Valley High School, Las Flores High (Alternative) and William Daylor High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95823?
6 public high schools are located in 95823.
What is the racial composition of students in 95823?
95823 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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