- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060003611084
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Inderkum High held near 2,242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.1 → 91.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 060003611084 · Sacramento, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,194 enr · 24.1:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake Charter (1,493 students)
Inderkum High held near 2,242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.1 → 91.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Inderkum High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- Westlake Chart
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- H. Allen Hight 760
H. Allen Hight Elementary
760 students
What this shows Inderkum High reports 2,194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Inderkum High compares
Inderkum 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Natomas Unified reports $14,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,157
- 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
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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
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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 (~2,194 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,266 (2022-23) → 2,242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.