Enrollment
2,569
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Federal NCES profile for C. K. Mcclatchy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063384005226
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. K. Mcclatchy High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #26 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9:1
- large classes for California
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
C. K. Mcclatchy High has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. K. Mcclatchy High ranks #26 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384005226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C. K. Mcclatchy High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at C. K. Mcclatchy High
C. K. Mcclatchy High is a large high school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 2,569 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 34% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,569 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sacramento's high schools, it stands alongside Sheldon High (2,368 students): C. K. Mcclatchy High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.9:1 vs 21.7:1).
Sacramento City Unified also operates Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students) and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students) alongside C. K. Mcclatchy High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C. K. Mcclatchy High compares
C. K. Mcclatchy High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,569 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,569
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 24.9%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, C. K. Mcclatchy High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sacramento City Unified, which includes C. K. Mcclatchy High.
$17,312
Per student
+5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 53.8%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C. K. Mcclatchy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. K. Mcclatchy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Hiram W. Johnson High
Standard public school
1,682 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Florin High
Standard public school
1,679 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,569 students)
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Frequently asked questions about C. K. Mcclatchy High
How many students attend C. K. Mcclatchy High?
C. K. Mcclatchy High has 2,569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. K. Mcclatchy High?
The student-teacher ratio at C. K. Mcclatchy High is 28.9:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C. K. Mcclatchy High?
48.9% of students at C. K. Mcclatchy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. K. Mcclatchy High?
The largest demographic group at C. K. Mcclatchy High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. K. Mcclatchy High?
C. K. Mcclatchy High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C. K. Mcclatchy High rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, C. K. Mcclatchy High ranks #26 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sacramento on the city page.
Is C. K. Mcclatchy High a good school?
C. K. Mcclatchy High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides C. K. Mcclatchy High, Sacramento City Unified also operates Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students), and Luther Burbank High (1,535 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.
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