Serving 623 students in grades 9-12, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is 0.68, 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
#1169 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
49%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep's ranking?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is ranked #1169 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
The graduation rate of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
623 students attend Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep offer ?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep part of?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is part of Natomas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep located?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
School Reviews
Review Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
