- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Natomas High
Federal NCES profile for Natomas High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060003603755
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natomas High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #22 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Natomas High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas High ranks #22 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003603755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Natomas High held near 1,206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060003603755 · Sacramento, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 20.3:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Natomas High held near 1,206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Natomas High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inderkum High
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- Westlake Chart
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- This school
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 Natomas High reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natomas High compares
Natomas 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
African American 21.0%
Asian 11.4%
White 7.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Natomas High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Natomas High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heron | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. Allen Hight Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natomas 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
- 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
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
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 (~1,157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natomas High
How many students attend Natomas High?
Natomas High has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,229 (2022-23) → 1,206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natomas High?
The student-teacher ratio at Natomas High is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natomas High?
56.5% of students at Natomas High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natomas High?
The largest demographic group at Natomas High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natomas High?
Natomas High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Natomas High rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas High ranks #22 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 Natomas High, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Westlake Charter (1,493 students), and Heron (977 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.