Top Rankings
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,137 students in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Folsom-Cordova Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vista Del Lago High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
37 Schools
2,801 Schools
# Students
21,699 Students
2,122,788 Students
# Teachers
1,020 Teachers
101,054 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked #325 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
25%
12%
% Hispanic
23%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
35%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,876 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,886 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$323 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$323 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,876
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,886
$18,511
Best Folsom-Cordova Unified School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Lago High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1970 Broadstone Pkwy.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Folsom High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Innovations Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10886 Gadsten Way, Rm. D16
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2445
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Prospect Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Cordova High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,944 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10848 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Kinney High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Kilgore Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
