Enrollment
2,194
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Inderkum High
Federal NCES profile for Inderkum High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060003611084
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inderkum High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #15 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Inderkum High has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inderkum High ranks #15 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003611084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inderkum High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inderkum High
Inderkum High is a large high school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 2,194 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,194 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (28%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sacramento's high schools, it stands alongside C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students): Inderkum High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.1:1 vs 28.9:1).
Natomas Unified also operates Westlake Charter (1,493 students) and Natomas High (1,157 students) alongside Inderkum 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 Inderkum High compares
Inderkum 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,194 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,194
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 28.3%
Asian 24.4%
African American 21.4%
White 12.5%
Two or More 11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Inderkum High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natomas Unified, which includes Inderkum High.
$13,690
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.4%
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 Inderkum High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heron | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. Allen Hight Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inderkum High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 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 (~2,194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Inderkum High
How many students attend Inderkum High?
Inderkum High has 2,194 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inderkum High?
The student-teacher ratio at Inderkum High is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Inderkum High?
32.7% of students at Inderkum High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inderkum High?
The largest demographic group at Inderkum High is Hispanic or Latino at 28.3% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inderkum High?
Inderkum High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Inderkum High rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Inderkum High ranks #15 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 Inderkum High a good school?
Inderkum High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Natomas Unified?
Besides Inderkum High, Natomas Unified also operates Westlake Charter (1,493 students), Natomas High (1,157 students), and Heron (977 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.
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