Encina High School is an American 9-12 public school located in Arden-Arcade, California. It is a member of the San Juan Unified School District.
Serving 766 students in grades 9-12, Encina 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Encina Preparatory High serves the southwest part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Encina High School's student population of 766 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
766 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Encina 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 Encina High School is 0.77, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encina High School's ranking?
Encina High School is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Encina High School often compared to?
Encina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mira Loma High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Encina High School?
The graduation rate of Encina High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Encina High School?
766 students attend Encina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Encina High School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Encina High School?
Encina High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Encina High School offer ?
Encina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Encina High School part of?
Encina High School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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