How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery High | Heron |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Sacramento, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 130 | 977 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 24.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 28.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery High | Heron |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,128 | $20,128 |
| District | Natomas Unified | Natomas Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery High | Heron |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.1% | 22.1% |
| African American | 30.8% | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.8% | 28.2% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 19.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 9.2% | 14.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery High | Heron |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 130:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 90.0% | 22.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.