[3] Founded in 1856, Sacramento High School moved several times.

In 1922, construction began at its current location on 34th Street.

It opened at this location in 1924 and continuously served the growing neighborhoods of Downtown Sacramento, Midtown, East Sacramento, River Park, College Greens, Tahoe Park and Oak Park until 2003.

The new charter high school, which opened in September 2003, kept the same school colors, purple and white, and the dragon mascot but not the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VAPAC) which had been one of the school's unique features for many years.

Sacramento Charter High School is governed by a private Board of Directors from St. Hope Public Schools.