Sacramento City Unified

The Sacramento City Unified school district encompasses 72 schools, including 50 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with significant disparities in academic performance observed among the schools.

Several schools stand out in the district, including West Campus, which ranks 48th out of 2,335 California high schools and earns 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This high school boasts an exceptional 99.5% four-year graduation rate and very high proficiency rates in English, math, and science. Similarly, Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary and Crocker/Riverside Elementary are among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and demonstrating exceptional proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects.

In contrast, some schools in the district, such as Hiram W. Johnson High, Leataata Floyd Elementary, and American Legion High (Continuation), struggle with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and other challenges. The data suggests a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the Sacramento City Unified district.