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Gerber Junior/Senior High School

8401 Gerber Rd. Ste. A
Sacramento, CA 95826
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Tel: (916) 228-2329
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Gerber Junior/Senior High School serves 407 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 25-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gerber Junior/Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Gerber Junior/Senior High School's student population of 407 students has grown by 192% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 128% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
407 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gerber Junior/Senior High School is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15-19%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
40%
56%
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Black
22%
5%
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White
19%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
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Graduation Rate
25-29%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gerber Junior/Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Sacramento County Office Of Education School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gerber Junior/Senior High School's ranking?

Gerber Junior/Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Gerber Junior/Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Gerber Junior/Senior High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Gerber Junior/Senior High School?

407 students attend Gerber Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Gerber Junior/Senior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerber Junior/Senior High School?

Gerber Junior/Senior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Gerber Junior/Senior High School offer ?

Gerber Junior/Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Gerber Junior/Senior High School part of?

Gerber Junior/Senior High School is part of Sacramento County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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