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#2087 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 22% in state

Cosumnes Oaks High

High School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA

An Elk Grove Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

8350 Lotz Pkwy., Elk Grove, CA 95757

  • Math 42% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation29%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$15,966
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Cosumnes Oaks High score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cosumnes Oaks 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), 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

$133,443

Median home value

$648,100

Median rent

$2,470/mo

College educated

41.5%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·25 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
Elk Grove HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.3 mi1,692Compare →
Jessie BakerEnrollment path unverified4.2K–121.4 mi168Compare →
Franklin HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.8 mi2,659Compare →
Jerusalem Arise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.9 mi14Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Elk Grove Unified

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#14 of 67
District spending per student
$15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cosumnes Oaks High is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cosumnes Oaks High

Cosumnes Oaks High is a public high school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 2,151 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,087 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cosumnes Oaks High

What grades does Cosumnes Oaks High serve?

Cosumnes Oaks High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cosumnes Oaks High?

Cosumnes Oaks High has an enrollment of approximately 2,151 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cosumnes Oaks High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cosumnes Oaks High is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cosumnes Oaks High rank in CA?

Cosumnes Oaks High ranks #2,087 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cosumnes Oaks High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cosumnes Oaks High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Cosumnes Oaks High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cosumnes Oaks High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cosumnes Oaks High a charter school?

No, Cosumnes Oaks High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cosumnes Oaks High a Title I school?

No, Cosumnes Oaks High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cosumnes Oaks High?

33.7% of students at Cosumnes Oaks 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
2,151
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 95757)
54,535
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
38.2
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 95757; 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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