Top 10 Best North Sacramento Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 8,630 students in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in North Sacramento are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Westlake Charter and Natomas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Inderkum High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #33.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #44.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,242 students
Rank: #55.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 475 students
Rank: #66.
Natomas High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #77.
Nova Opportunity
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 N. Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2765
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Rank: #88.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Grades: K-12
| 539 students
Rank: #99.
North Area Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Pinell St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2073
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1010.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1214 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Grades: 7-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1111.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento, CA include Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Westlake Charter and Natomas Charter.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento?
12 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento?
the neighborhood of North Sacramento, Sacramento public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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