Serving 130 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 26:1 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Area Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
North Area Community's student population of 130 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Area Community is 0.69, 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
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 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 25-29%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Area Community?
130 students attend North Area Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of North Area Community students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 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 26:1, which is higher 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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