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Folsom Lake High School vs. Grant Union High School

Should you attend Folsom Lake High School or Grant Union High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Folsom Lake High School
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grant Union High School
1400 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Folsom Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Folsom Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,016 students in grades 9-12, Grant Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
76 students
2,016 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Folsom Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grant Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Folsom Lake High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grant Union High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Folsom Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grant Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Folsom Lake High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grant Union High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4999 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8262 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Folsom Lake High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grant Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Folsom Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Folsom Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 50% in CA)
90%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Folsom Lake High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Grant Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Folsom Lake High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grant Union High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
569
Grade 10 Students
-
534
Grade 11 Students
19
465
Grade 12 Students
57
448

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Folsom Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grant Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
1%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Folsom Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grant Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Folsom Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grant Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Folsom Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grant Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
41%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Folsom Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grant Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Folsom Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Grant Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Folsom Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grant Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Folsom Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grant Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Folsom Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grant Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Folsom Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grant Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Twin Rivers Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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