The top reported proficiency rate is 6% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy is a charter school serving grades seven through twelve in north Sacramento. The school is small, with an enrollment spread unevenly across its grade band: the middle grades (seven and eight) have very few students, while the high school grades nine through twelve carry the bulk of enrollment. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly Hispanic and Black, with smaller populations of multiracial, white, Asian, and Pacific Islander students.
The school's name signals its dual focus on academic and vocational pathways, yet the available data provides little detail on the specific career or technical programs it offers. A parent interested in the vocational component would benefit from visiting the school directly or contacting it to understand the scope and structure of those offerings.
State testing results for the current school year show proficiency rates well below what is typical in the county. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among county districts. In English language arts, a small percentage of students demonstrate proficiency overall, with eighth graders showing low proficiency rates. Mathematics proficiency is extremely low; eighth grade shows no students at proficiency. Science proficiency in eighth grade is also at zero. Only one year of data is available, so trend information is not yet present. A parent may want to look into what academic supports the school provides and what its current turnaround priorities are, particularly given these early results.
Data on graduation rate, chronic absenteeism, English learner enrollment, and special education enrollment was not available, so the reader cannot assess those dimensions from published metrics. The school's website, if present, would likely carry more information about its programs, staff qualifications, and academic strategies.
The school is located in a north Sacramento zip code where median home values are somewhat below the state average and rental costs are moderate. The local labor market has unemployment near the national midpoint, and median household income in the region is solidly middle-class. Housing values in the area have declined slightly over the past year, a trend that may reflect both local and broader market movements.
For a family considering SAVA, the decision hinges on belief in the school's mission, confidence in its improvement trajectory, and the quality of its vocational pathway offerings. The school is very small at the middle grades, which may appeal to families seeking a close-knit setting but also means limited peer groups. The high school grades are larger but still modest by district standards. Academic performance is currently quite low, and the absence of historical trend data means it is unclear whether this reflects a newly launched school, recent enrollment shifts, or sustained challenges. Direct conversation with school leadership about programs, support structures, and measurable goals would help a prospective family understand what this school aims to become.
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