For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,869 students in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
The neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public high schools have a diversity score of 0.75, which is more than the California public high school average of 0.63.
the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is C. K. Mcclatchy High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Of Engineering & Sciences
Alternative School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7345 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5040
Grades: 7-12
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
C. K. Mcclatchy High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3066 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5050
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,481 students
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6715 Gloria Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-5090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #44.
Capital City Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5020
Grades: K-12
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
Luther Burbank High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Florin Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 395-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,574 students
Rank: #66.
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
451 Mcclatchy Way
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5010
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, CA include School Of Engineering & Sciences, C. K. Mcclatchy High School and John F. Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento?
the neighborhood of Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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