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Enrollment
469
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FUTURES HIGH DISTRICT·NCES 060177511070
Futures High
900 Grace Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838 · (916) 286-1902 · Sacramento County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL469 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
22 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
372 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 127 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 134 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 115 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 93 | 20% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Futures High
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futures High this school | 469 | 79.3% | N/A |
| Kern Valley High Lake Isabella | 516 | 76.9% | 25.2% |
| Central Valley High Shasta Lake | 583 | 71.5% | 57.1% |
| Las Plumas High Oroville | 1,265 | 74.5% | 27.8% |
| South Fork High Miranda | 211 | 64.9% | 20.0% |
| Mariposa County High Mariposa | 461 | 62.7% | 42.8% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Futures High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sacramento County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 469 | #1,052 of 2,093 | #43 of 77 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.3:1 | #722 of 1,352 | #25 of 50 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.4% | #744 of 1,351 | #50 of 50 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.3% | #631 of 1,575 | #13 of 64 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
469
+20 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
was 24.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 469 | 22.1 | 21.3:1 | 79% (372) |
| 2023-24 | 475 | 19.4 | 24.5:1 | 88% (419) |
| 2022-23 | 459 | 21.1 | 21.7:1 | 92% (422) |
| 2020-21 | 449 | 18 | 24.9:1 | 70% (315) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Futures High.
About Futures High
Futures High is a low-enrollment high school in California, located in Sacramento. The school serves grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 469 students. It has 44% fewer students than the average for high schools in California (about 838).
Futures High is administered by Futures High District.
The largest group at Futures High is White students, at 71%. Smaller groups are 12% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 7% Asian. County-wide, 45% of Sacramento County residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 46%.
Futures High has 22.1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in California is 18.2:1. At Futures High, 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. That is higher than the 63% average for public schools in Sacramento County.
Census data for Sacramento County show median household income comes to about $92,175, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. The county has 387 public schools and about 259,342 students.
Futures High's closest public school neighbor is Higher Learning Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Futures High is City: Large. Federal records list Futures High as a charter school.
A 4% rise took enrollment from 449 in 2020-21 to 469 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 24.9:1 in 2020-21 to 21.3:1 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Futures High, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Sacramento County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,594,006
Census ACS
Median income
$92,175
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
387
259,342 students
Quick facts
Related schools
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Nearby schools
- Higher Learning Academy0.0 mi · 519
- Taylor Street Elementary0.4 mi · 330
- Norwood Junior High0.6 mi · 450
- Main Avenue Elementary0.8 mi · 361
- Robla Elementary0.8 mi · 343
- Paseo Grande Charter0.8 mi · 152
Frequently asked questions
About Futures HighHow many students attend Futures High?
Futures High enrolls approximately 469 students in grades 09-12.
Is Futures High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Futures High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Futures High?
Approximately 21.3:1 students per teacher at Futures High.
What is the student diversity at Futures High?
Student demographics at Futures High are roughly 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Black, 7% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Futures High in?
Futures High is part of Futures High District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.