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#7461 of 9,539 schools in CA

C. K. Mcclatchy High

High School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA

A Sacramento City Unified high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3066 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818

  • Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation18.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.1:1
District spending per student$17,892
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at C. K. Mcclatchy High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2017, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where C. K. Mcclatchy High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High3,332/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,509

Median home value

$768,700

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

62.2%

Homeownership

57.3%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kadiant Llc - Land Park CampusPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.0 mi76Compare →
American Legion High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.49–121.4 mi155Compare →
Sacramento Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified5.29–121.4 mi355Compare →
The MetCharter · enrollment unverified7.49–121.4 mi221Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Sacramento City Unified

Schools in district
73
Rank in district
#36 of 71
District spending per student
$17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

C. K. Mcclatchy High is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C. K. Mcclatchy High

C. K. Mcclatchy High is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 2,481 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,461 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C. K. Mcclatchy High

What grades does C. K. Mcclatchy High serve?

C. K. Mcclatchy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend C. K. Mcclatchy High?

C. K. Mcclatchy High has an enrollment of approximately 2,481 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C. K. Mcclatchy High?

The student-teacher ratio at C. K. Mcclatchy High is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does C. K. Mcclatchy High rank in CA?

C. K. Mcclatchy High ranks #7,461 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is C. K. Mcclatchy High's MySchoolScout rating?

C. K. Mcclatchy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at C. K. Mcclatchy High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C. K. Mcclatchy High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is C. K. Mcclatchy High a charter school?

No, C. K. Mcclatchy High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is C. K. Mcclatchy High a Title I school?

No, C. K. Mcclatchy High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C. K. Mcclatchy High?

57.8% of students at C. K. Mcclatchy High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,481
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 95818)
22,798
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95818; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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