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3066 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95818-4349
Summary
C. K. McClatchy High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 798/1,596 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 587/1,596 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,569 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,291 (50.3%) |
| English Learners | 401 (15.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.3 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and rose 6.7 points over the full period.
•Math +6.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
51.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 4% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
28.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.3-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does C. K. McClatchy High compare within the district?
C. K. McClatchy High is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Sacramento City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does C. K. McClatchy High rank in California?
C. K. McClatchy High ranks No. 798 of 1,596 in reading and No. 587 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at C. K. McClatchy High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math among 9 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.6% meet the reading standard and 15.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does C. K. McClatchy High compare with other schools in Sacramento?
C. K. McClatchy High is No. 9 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does C. K. McClatchy High compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
C. K. McClatchy High is No. 23 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 48 9–12 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| C. K. McClatchy HighThis school | 28.2% | 51.1% |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | 20.6% | 57.6% |
| George Washington Carver School of Arts and Scienc | 7.1% | 31.0% |
