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Best Sacramento Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 60 public high schools serving 58,850 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 77%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Inderkum High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sacramento, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Campus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Del Paso Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 567-5740
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Gr: K-12 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2920 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Gr: K-12 | 1,850 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Charter Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31400 S Koster Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Mira Loma High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4000 Edison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7465
Gr: 9-12 | 1,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Rio Americano High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4540 American River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 971-7494
Gr: 9-12 | 1,891 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3934 Broadway Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 468-4044
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Gr: 7-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Inderkum High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 New Market Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10101 Systems Pkwy.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
El Camino Fundamental High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 971-7430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Heritage Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
631 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(866) 992-9033
Gr: K-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Sacramento Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 34th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Leroy Greene Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 West River Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5560
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
The Met
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 V St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Gr: K-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
C. K. Mcclatchy High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3066 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6715 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
San Juan Choices Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 Laurelwood Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 979-8378
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
William Daylor High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Florin High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Rio Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 West Kettleman Drive Ste.
Sacramento, CA 95815
(209) 368-4934
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Foothill High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Mccloud Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3445
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Grace Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 286-1902
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Umoja International Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 N St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-5350
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Fortune
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6829 Stockton Blvd. Ste. 380
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 273-1030
Gr: K-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3131.
Rosemont High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9594 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-5130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
El Centro Jr./sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 Kiefer Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2525
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8182 Gerber Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-2329
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
Natomas High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Fong Ranch Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 641-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Grant Union High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Grand Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(916) 566-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,987 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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?
60 public high schools are located in Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in Sacramento?
Sacramento public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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?

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