- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063384005226
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
C. K. Mcclatchy High held near 2,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 99.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+54 students YoY 063384005226 · Sacramento, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,569 enr · 28.9:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students)
C. K. Mcclatchy High held near 2,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 99.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
C. K. Mcclatchy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,181 students
What this shows C. K. Mcclatchy High reports 2,569 students on the CCD universe file.
How C. K. Mcclatchy High compares
C. K. Mcclatchy High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,652
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,427 (2022-23) → 2,481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+54).
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.