Very Good
#2806 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Umoja International Academy
High School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5301 N St., Sacramento, CA 95819
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Umoja International Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 27% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Umoja International Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$127,500
Median home value
$716,000
Median rent
$2,007/mo
College educated
68.3%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95819; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| Heidelberg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Umoja International Academy is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Umoja International Academy
Umoja International Academy is a public high school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 490 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,806 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Umoja International Academy
What grades does Umoja International Academy serve?
Umoja International Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Umoja International Academy?
Umoja International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Umoja International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Umoja International Academy is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Umoja International Academy rank in CA?
Umoja International Academy ranks #2,806 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Umoja International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Umoja International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Umoja International Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Umoja International Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Umoja International Academy a charter school?
No, Umoja International Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Umoja International Academy a Title I school?
No, Umoja International Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Umoja International Academy?
70.2% of students at Umoja International Academy 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (916) 395-5350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 95819)
- 20,173
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 95819; 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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