El Camino Fundamental High School is a public high school in Arden-Arcade, California, near Sacramento. It is part of the San Juan Unified School District.
Serving 1,226 students in grades 9-12, El Camino Fundamental High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Camino Fundamental High School's student population of 1,226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
White, Black
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Camino Fundamental High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino Fundamental High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4807 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino Fundamental High School's ranking?
El Camino Fundamental High School is ranked #4807 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Camino Fundamental High School often compared to?
El Camino Fundamental High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Americano High School, Mira Loma High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Camino Fundamental High School?
The graduation rate of El Camino Fundamental High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Camino Fundamental High School?
1,226 students attend El Camino Fundamental High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of El Camino Fundamental High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Camino Fundamental High School?
El Camino Fundamental High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino Fundamental High School offer ?
El Camino Fundamental High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Camino Fundamental High School part of?
El Camino Fundamental High School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I've taken in one of my friends and he is a good kid with some issues but as soon as school started for him I reached out and have received a phone call that discussed what I was looking for and Ms. Major stayed on phone talking his schedule out with me which was very impressive the time that they put in to the students. I'm so happy he got into el Camino and I just hope the school year goes as planned for him. I really appreciate the time their staff took out to talk to me personally about what my concerns are and to get a better feel for him as well and understanding. Not a lot of people make time for their students like that.
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