For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,869 students in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
The neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public high schools have a diversity score of 0.75, which is more than the California public high school average of 0.63.
the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is School Of Engineering & Sciences, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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 | 2,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Luther Burbank High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Florin Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
451 Mcclatchy Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5010
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA include School Of Engineering & Sciences, C. K. Mcclatchy High School and John F. Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento?
the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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