For the 2025 school year, there are 61 public high schools serving 60,537 students in Sacramento, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sacramento, CA are West Campus, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Westlake Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sacramento, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sacramento have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Sacramento, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Campus, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sacramento, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Campus
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Grades: K-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #44.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Blackrock Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 928-5353
Grades: K-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 669 students
Rank: #66.
Mira Loma High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Grades: 9-12
| 1,632 students
Rank: #77.
Daylor (William) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Americano High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,867 students
Rank: #99.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #1010.
The Met
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Rank: #1111.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Grades: K-12
| 642 students
Rank: #1212.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,415 students
Rank: #1313.
Feather River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 South Meridian Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Sacramento, CA 95826
(626) 932-1802
Grades: K-12
| 2,562 students
Rank: #1414.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Grades: 7-12
| 532 students
Rank: #1515.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 2,242 students
Rank: #1616.
Heritage Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Grades: K-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #1717.
C. K. Mcclatchy High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3066 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5050
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,481 students
Rank: #1818.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Grades: K-12
| 596 students
Rank: #1919.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Rank: #2020.
El Camino Fundamental High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,296 students
Rank: #2121.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #2222.
Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #2323.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-12
| 740 students
Rank: #2424.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6715 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #2525.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 475 students
Rank: #2626.
Foothill High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Mccloud Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #2727.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Grades: K-12
| 356 students
Rank: #2828.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 West Kettleman Drive Ste.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Grades: K-12
| 731 students
Rank: #2929.
Florin High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,663 students
Rank: #3030.
Fortune
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6829 Stockton Blvd. Ste. 380
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Grades: K-12
| 1,747 students
Rank: #3131.
Umoja International Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5301 N St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-5350
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-5350
Grades: 7-12
| 490 students
Rank: #3232.
Rosemont High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9594 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
El Centro Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Grades: 5-12
| 96 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8182 Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2329
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2329
Grades: 7-12
| 237 students
Rank: #3535.
Natomas High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
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Sacramento, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5420
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6254
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5423
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 392-9746
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Capital Community Day (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
8401-a Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-3707
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Choices Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5100 El Paraiso Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5440
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
5921 26th St
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5435
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
2641 Kent Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 575-2317
Grades: K-6
| 372 students
Crossroads #2 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8140 Caymus Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-8484
Grades: 3-6
| 10 students
700 Dos Rios St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 449-8622
Grades: K-3
| 111 students
Po Box 246870
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 889 students
Elk Grove Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9661 Elk Grove-florin Road, #e
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 686-2771
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Esperanza Jr.sr. High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4000 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-2535
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Fred K. Robinson Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
670 Dixieanne Ave
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-8303
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
2118 Meadowview Rd
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916) 433-5032
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
4625 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6283
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5401
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
577 Las Palmas Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 566-3480
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Highlands Community Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1333 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 844-2283
Grades: 1-12
| 4,210 students
Insights High (Continuation School) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
2950 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7312
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Learning Repertoire Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
P.o. Box 231158
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 613-1981
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
2950 West River Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3301 37th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5067
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
2221 Matson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5072
Grades: K-6
| 418 students
Marshall (Thurgood) (alt) High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 2271
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Sacramento, CA 95812
(916) 433-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 575-2366
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
155 Morey Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3485
Grades: K
| n/a students
Morgan Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3990 Branch Center Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2317
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3001 Ramona Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 733-2300
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
1101 National Dr., Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Sacramento, CA 95834
(760) 630-4080
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Natomas Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3200 North Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5414
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5430
Grades: 8
| 154 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sacramento, CA include West Campus, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Westlake Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Sacramento?
61 public high schools are located in Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento?
Sacramento public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sacramento are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sacramento include: Natomas High School vs. Inderkum High School, John F. Kennedy High School vs. C. K. Mcclatchy High School, Leroy Greene Academy vs. Natomas Charter
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