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#6145 of 9,539 schools in CA
EL Centro Jr./sr. High
High School · Sacramento County Office of Education
PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.7
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.7
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,145 of 9,539
In Sacramento
#83 of 198
public schools
In district
#2 of 6
Sacramento County Office of Education
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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EL Centro Jr./sr. High
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About EL Centro Jr./sr. High
EL Centro Jr./sr. High is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento County Office of Education. EL Centro Jr./sr.
High serves approximately 96 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. EL Centro Jr./sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,145 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for EL Centro Jr./sr. High show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 4.8
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 96 students, EL Centro Jr./sr. High is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at EL Centro Jr./sr. High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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EL Centro Jr./sr. High — Students at EL Centro Jr./sr. High score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How EL Centro Jr./sr. High Compares
See how EL Centro Jr./sr. High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering EL Centro Jr./sr. High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SIERRA SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Carmichael), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Rio Americano High (rated 5.3/10, 2.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemont High Sacramento | 0.3 mi | 4.7 |
| James Marshall Elementary Sacramento | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Albert Einstein Middle Sacramento | 0.6 mi | 3.8 |
| CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sacramento | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| SIERRA SCHOOL Sacramento | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL Sacramento | 1.1 mi | — |
| Growth Public Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| KOREAN SCHOOL OF SACRAMENTO Sacramento | 1.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Sequoia Elementary Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| A. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Golden Empire Elementary Sacramento | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| O. W. Erlewine Elementary Sacramento | 1.8 mi | 4.4 |
| George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science Sacramento | 1.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Sierra-Enterprise Elementary Sacramento | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Isador Cohen Elementary Sacramento | 1.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Rio Americano High Sacramento | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Sacramento | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Jesuit High School Carmichael | 2.8 mi | — |
| JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Carmichael | 2.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Del Dayo Elementary Carmichael | 2.9 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95826 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,689
Median Home Value
$441,300
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
Population
40,500
College Educated
35.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about EL Centro Jr./sr. High
What grades does EL Centro Jr./sr. High serve?
EL Centro Jr./sr. High serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend EL Centro Jr./sr. High?
EL Centro Jr./sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Centro Jr./sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Centro Jr./sr. High is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Centro Jr./sr. High rank in CA?
EL Centro Jr./sr. High ranks #6,145 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Centro Jr./sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Centro Jr./sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 EL Centro Jr./sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Centro Jr./sr. High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Centro Jr./sr. High a charter school?
No, EL Centro Jr./sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Centro Jr./sr. High a Title I school?
No, EL Centro Jr./sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Centro Jr./sr. High?
96.9% of students at EL Centro Jr./sr. 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.9%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (916) 228-2525
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
Resources & Links
District
Sacramento County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 932
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $127,131
- District Rank
- #2 of 6
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