C. K. McClatchy High School, also known as McClatchy High School, is a high school in the Sacramento City Unified School District. It is located in the Land Park area of Sacramento, California.
Serving 2,569 students in grades 9-12, C. K. Mcclatchy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. K. Mcclatchy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
C. K. Mcclatchy High School's student population of 2,569 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
Cardinal Red and White
Campus Size
30 acres
School Rankings
C. K. Mcclatchy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. K. Mcclatchy High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5516 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leo The Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. K. Mcclatchy High School's ranking?
C. K. Mcclatchy High School is ranked #5516 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are C. K. Mcclatchy High School often compared to?
C. K. Mcclatchy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of C. K. Mcclatchy High School?
The graduation rate of C. K. Mcclatchy High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend C. K. Mcclatchy High School?
2,569 students attend C. K. Mcclatchy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of C. K. Mcclatchy High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. K. Mcclatchy High School?
C. K. Mcclatchy High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does C. K. Mcclatchy High School offer ?
C. K. Mcclatchy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is C. K. Mcclatchy High School part of?
C. K. Mcclatchy High School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is C. K. Mcclatchy High School located?
C. K. Mcclatchy High School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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