Serving 1,229 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 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Natomas High School's student population of 1,229 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Natomas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natomas High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8094 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
56%
55%
Black
19%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 #8094 out of 9,602 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Natomas High School?
1,229 students attend Natomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Natomas High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% 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 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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