For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 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 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 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2920 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Gr: K-12 | 1,850 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
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 | 2,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
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: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
North Area Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Pinell St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2073
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2073
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Higher Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-5183
Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Sava - Sacramento Academic And Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1214 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 286-1920
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2035 North Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2750
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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