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Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High
High School · Sacramento County Office of Education · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento County Office of Education high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2017, to 3% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,689
Median home value
$441,300
Median rent
$1,691/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florin HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
| Daylor (william) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Las Flores High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Rio Cazadero High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sacramento County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $127,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High is listed in Sacramento County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento County Office of Education, serving approximately 237 students in grades 7th-12th with a 29.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,162 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High
What grades does Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High serve?
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High?
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High is 29.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High rank in CA?
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High ranks #9,162 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High a charter school?
No, Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High?
66.2% of students at Nathaniel S. Colley 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.1%
- Phone
- (916) 228-2329
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95826)
- 40,500
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
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 95826; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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