- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sacramento, CA
School of Engineering & Sciences
Federal NCES profile for School of Engineering & Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063384012139
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Engineering & Sciences earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 23
- schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Engineering & Sciences has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Engineering & Sciences ranks #9 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384012139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
School of Engineering & Sciences shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 063384012139 · Sacramento, CA Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 23.6:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
School of Engineering & Sciences shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
School of Engineering & Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 542
School of Engineering & Sciences
542 students
What this shows School of Engineering & Sciences reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Engineering & Sciences compares
School of Engineering & Sciences is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
Asian 17.9%
White 10.7%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, School of Engineering & Sciences is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School of Engineering & Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Engineering & Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Sacramento
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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California Innovative Career Academy
Standard public school
1,729 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Fortune
Standard public school
1,698 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Westlake Charter
Standard public school
1,493 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy Greene Academy
Standard public school
755 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about School of Engineering & Sciences
How many students attend School of Engineering & Sciences?
School of Engineering & Sciences has 542 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Engineering & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Engineering & Sciences is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School of Engineering & Sciences?
50.5% of students at School of Engineering & Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Engineering & Sciences?
The largest demographic group at School of Engineering & Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Engineering & Sciences?
School of Engineering & Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School of Engineering & Sciences rank among schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Engineering & Sciences ranks #9 of 23 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 schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides School of Engineering & Sciences, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.