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#5509 of 9,539 schools in CA
School of Engineering & Sciences
High School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
7345 Gloria Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831
- Math 34% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at School of Engineering & Sciences score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School of Engineering & Sciences 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$96,509
Median home value
$619,800
Median rent
$1,864/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,888 | Compare → |
| New Technology HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Capital City Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| River City HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 2,209 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #25 of 71
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
School of Engineering & Sciences is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School of Engineering & Sciences
School of Engineering & Sciences is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 532 students in grades 7th-12th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,509 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School of Engineering & Sciences
What grades does School of Engineering & Sciences serve?
School of Engineering & Sciences serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend School of Engineering & Sciences?
School of Engineering & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Engineering & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Engineering & Sciences is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School of Engineering & Sciences rank in CA?
School of Engineering & Sciences ranks #5,509 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is School of Engineering & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
School of Engineering & Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 School of Engineering & Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School of Engineering & Sciences has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is School of Engineering & Sciences a charter school?
No, School of Engineering & Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School of Engineering & Sciences a Title I school?
No, School of Engineering & Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School of Engineering & Sciences?
61.8% of students at School of Engineering & Sciences 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
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (916) 395-5040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 95831)
- 44,366
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 95831; 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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