Below Average
#7493 of 9,539 schools in CA
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High
High School · Sacramento County Office of Education
PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,493 of 9,539
In Sacramento
#117 of 198
public schools
In district
#3 of 6
Sacramento County Office of Education
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High
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About Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento County Office of Education. Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr.
High serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,493 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 4.8
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Elinor Lincoln Hickey 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.
75% of students at Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High — Students at Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 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: 9.5/10.
How Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High Compares
See how Elinor Lincoln Hickey 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 Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Palmiter Special Education (rated 5.7/10), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy (rated 4.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Oakland), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Encina Preparatory High (rated 4.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palmiter Special Education Sacramento | 0.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Howe Avenue Elementary Sacramento | 0.5 mi | 4.2 |
| D. W. Babcock Elementary Sacramento | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| ST PHILOMENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sacramento | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| St. Philomene Dual Language School Sacramento | 0.7 mi | — |
| Katherine Johnson Middle Sacramento | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Encina Preparatory High Sacramento | 0.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy Oakland | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy Oakland | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Greer Elementary Sacramento | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Dyer-Kelly Elementary Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Marconi Learning Academy Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Northwood Elementary Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 3.2 |
| CAPITAL INNOVATIONS ACADEMY Sacramento | 1.3 mi | — |
| Capital Innovations Academy Sacramento | 1.3 mi | — |
| Hagginwood Elementary Sacramento | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Cottage Elementary Sacramento | 1.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Shalom School Sacramento | 1.8 mi | — |
| Nehemiah Christian Academy Sacramento | 1.6 mi | — |
| SHALOM SCHOOL Sacramento | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
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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|---|---|
| Insight School of California Simi Valley, CA | 4.9 |
| LPS Oakland R & D Campus Oakland, CA | 4.9 |
| Mission View Public Lancaster, CA | 4.9 |
| Rudsdale Continuation High Oakland, CA | 4.9 |
| SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy Sacramento, CA | 4.9 |
| Sierra Vista High (Alternative) Whittier, CA | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High
What grades does Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High serve?
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High?
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High rank in CA?
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High ranks #7,493 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. 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 Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High a charter school?
No, Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High a Title I school?
No, Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./sr. High?
65.7% of students at Elinor Lincoln Hickey 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.4%
- Phone
- (916) 228-2074
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
Resources & Links
District
Sacramento County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 932
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $127,131
- District Rank
- #3 of 6
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