For the 2025 school year, there are 61 public high schools serving 60,537 students in Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sacramento, CA are West Campus, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Westlake Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Sacramento, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Inderkum High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Sacramento, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Campus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,382 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Gr: K-12 | 1,863 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Mira Loma High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Rio Americano High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Gr: 7-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Gr: K-12 | 2,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
El Camino Fundamental High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,296 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Heritage Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
The Met
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Gr: K-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
C. K. Mcclatchy High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3066 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5050
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6715 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,888 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Daylor (William) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Florin High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,663 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 West Kettleman Drive Ste.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Gr: K-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2727.
Foothill High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Mccloud Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,289 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Gr: 7-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2929.
Umoja International Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5301 N St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-5350
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-5350
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3030.
Fortune
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6829 Stockton Blvd. Ste. 380
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Gr: K-12 | 1,747 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Gr: K-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Rosemont High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9594 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,515 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
El Centro Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8182 Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2329
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2329
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
Natomas High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Sacramento, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Choices Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: K-12
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Gr: K-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Gr: 3-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Gr: K-3 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Gr: 1-6
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Gr: 6-8
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Gr: 3-6
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Gr: 1-12 | 4,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Learning Repertoire Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-8
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Gr: K-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 93%
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Gr: K-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Gr: K
Morgan Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Gr: 7-12
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Gr: 8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sacramento, CA include West Campus, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Westlake Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Sacramento?
61 public high schools are located in Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento?
Sacramento public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sacramento include: Natomas High School vs. Inderkum High School, John F. Kennedy High School vs. C. K. Mcclatchy High School, Inderkum High School vs. Natomas High School
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