Serving 1,157 students in grades 9-12, Natomas 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 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Natomas High serves the southeastern part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Natomas High School's student population of 1,157 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,157 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Natomas 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 Natomas High School is 0.67, 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
#8185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natomas High School's ranking?
Natomas High School is ranked #8185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Natomas High School often compared to?
Natomas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inderkum High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natomas High School?
The graduation rate of Natomas High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Natomas High School?
1,157 students attend Natomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Natomas High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 5% 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 Natomas High School?
Natomas High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Natomas High School offer ?
Natomas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Natomas High School part of?
Natomas High School is part of Natomas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Natomas High School located?
Natomas High 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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