Natomas Unified

The Natomas Unified School District in California serves a diverse student population across 19 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's performance varies widely, with some standout charter schools like Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Westlake Charter consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while other traditional public schools struggle with low academic proficiency and high chronic absenteeism rates.

The top-performing schools in the district, including the Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep high school, middle school, and elementary school, as well as Westlake Charter, boast exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well above the district and state averages. These charter schools also have high graduation rates and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, some of the lower-performing traditional public schools, such as Discovery High, struggle with proficiency rates below 20% in certain subjects and grade levels, as well as chronic absenteeism rates as high as 83%.

The data also reveals a correlation between schools with higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and lower academic performance, suggesting that socioeconomic factors play a significant role in educational outcomes within the Natomas Unified School District. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the district will be a key priority moving forward.