Serving 760 students in grades Kindergarten-5, H. Allen Hight Elementary 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H. Allen Hight Elementary serves the east part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. Allen Hight Elementary School's student population of 760 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
760 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
H. Allen Hight Elementary 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 H. Allen Hight Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#6768 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
23%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
56%
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Black
34%
5%
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White
7%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. Allen Hight Elementary School's ranking?
H. Allen Hight Elementary School is ranked #6768 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are H. Allen Hight Elementary School often compared to?
H. Allen Hight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heron by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend H. Allen Hight Elementary School?
760 students attend H. Allen Hight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of H. Allen Hight Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. Allen Hight Elementary School?
H. Allen Hight Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does H. Allen Hight Elementary School offer ?
H. Allen Hight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is H. Allen Hight Elementary School part of?
H. Allen Hight Elementary School is part of Natomas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is H. Allen Hight Elementary School located?
H. Allen Hight Elementary School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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