- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Federal NCES profile for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060003611735Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ranks #4 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003611735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060003611735 · Sacramento, CA High · MID · CHARTER
629 enr · 18.5:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep 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
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- This school 629
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
629 students
What this shows Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep compares
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
White 16.9%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Pacific Pathways Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heron | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep'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
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
How many students attend Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep has 629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Pacific Pathways Prep?
29.6% of students at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
The largest demographic group at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is Asian at 49.8% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Pacific Pathways Prep rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ranks #4 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 Pacific Pathways Prep, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Westlake Charter (1,493 students), and Natomas High (1,157 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.