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#3026 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Inderkum High

High School · Natomas Unified · Sacramento, CA

A Natomas Unified high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2500 New Market Dr., Sacramento, CA 95835

  • Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation44%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$14,964
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Inderkum High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

52.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Inderkum 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • 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

$114,413

Median home value

$588,300

Median rent

$2,177/mo

College educated

50.6%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
44% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·723 IB enrolled·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
Natomas CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–121.2 mi1,863Compare →
Westlake CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–121.3 mi1,382Compare →
Natomas Pacific Pathways PrepCharter · enrollment unverified8.39–121.6 mi623Compare →
Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.97–121.7 mi196Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Natomas Unified

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#6 of 19
District spending per student
$14,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Inderkum High is listed in Natomas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Inderkum High

Inderkum High is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Natomas Unified, serving approximately 2,242 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,026 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Inderkum High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Inderkum High School is a public high school located in Sacramento, California, serving grades 9–12 within the Natomas Unified School District 2. The school is designated as an International Baccalaureate World School 2. In April 2026, an educator at Inderkum High School was honored with the inaugural Vernon Bisho Award 1. The district also announced that 9th through 11th graders could apply for the 2026 Semester at City Hall program 1. Additionally, the school community celebrated the 2026 Spring Esports Tournament Champions in April 2026 1.
Sources (2)
  1. natomasunified.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Inderkum High

What grades does Inderkum High serve?

Inderkum High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Inderkum High?

Inderkum High has an enrollment of approximately 2,242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Inderkum High?

The student-teacher ratio at Inderkum High is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Inderkum High rank in CA?

Inderkum High ranks #3,026 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Inderkum High's MySchoolScout rating?

Inderkum High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Inderkum High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Inderkum High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Inderkum High a charter school?

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

Is Inderkum High a Title I school?

No, Inderkum High is not currently a Title I school.

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

52.3% of students at Inderkum 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
2,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 95835)
41,678
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
38.7
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 95835; 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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