Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Sanger’s public schools outscore 67% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Sanger, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sanger’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 536 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sanger’s, its schools beat 82%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 47% and math 31% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,516 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Washington Academic Middle, then Sanger High. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sanger Academy Charter and Bethel Christian School (private) are in town. Hallmark Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sanger’s grade
B+: better than 67% of California school districts, #288 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sanger, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Sanger
Washington Academic Middle
Grades 7–8 · 1,539 students · 23:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Sanger
Washington Academic Middle
Grades 7–8 · 1,539 students · 23:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Sanger
Sanger High
Grades 9–12 · 2,426 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Sanger
Sanger High
Grades 9–12 · 2,426 students · 23:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Sanger
Sanger High
Grades 9–12 · 2,426 students · 23:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Sanger
Sanger High
Grades 9–12 · 2,426 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Sanger’s public schools are run by Sanger Unified School District. Parts of Sanger (3% of its land) are served by Parlier Unified instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Sanger vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Sanger’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sanger | B+ | Sanger Unified |
Every school in Sanger
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Sanger’s schools
Are Sanger’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sanger children attend outscore 67% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #288 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sanger in?
Sanger Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 13,313 students in 20 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sanger are served by Parlier Unified.
Where do Sanger kids go to high school?
Sanger High, with 2,426 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Sanger’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Sanger Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Sanger spend per student?
$17,516 in Sanger Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Sanger?
Yes: Bethel Christian School (religious, grades PK–K, 101 students). Sanger also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Sanger families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sanger → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.