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School Comparison

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
vs.
American River Charter

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
American River Charter
  • Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reported a higher chronically absent students than American River Charter (185 vs. 12).
  • Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reported a higher graduating cohort than American River Charter (89 vs. 16).
  • Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than American River Charter (25 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reported a higher chronically absent students than American River Charter (185 vs. 12).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reported a higher graduating cohort than American River Charter (89 vs. 16).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reported a higher gifted & talented than American River Charter (19 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than American River Charter (25 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than American River Charter (2 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High

3 metrics were reported by Golden Sierra Junior Senior High. Comparable data for American River Charter is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
54
Students per counselor
246.5:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
$15,404.63
American River Charter
$15,404.63
Local revenue share
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
44.8%
American River Charter
44.8%
State revenue share
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
48.3%
American River Charter
48.3%
Federal revenue share
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
7%
American River Charter
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
33%
American River Charter
33%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
El Dorado County
$106,190
El Dorado County
$106,190
Poverty rate
El Dorado County
8.3%
El Dorado County
8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
El Dorado County
38.8%
El Dorado County
38.8%
Unemployment rate
El Dorado County
4.7%
El Dorado County
4.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.