Serving 280 students in grades 7-12, North Area Community 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Area Community's student population of 280 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
280 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Area Community is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
35-39%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 20-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Area Community?
The graduation rate of North Area Community is 35-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend North Area Community?
280 students attend North Area Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of North Area Community students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Area Community?
North Area Community has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Area Community offer ?
North Area Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Area Community part of?
North Area Community is part of Sacramento County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is North Area Community located?
North Area Community is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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