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Natomas Unified School District

Natomas Charter School

#2 in Best Charter Middle Schools in Sacramento Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • PK, K-12
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 264 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Natomas Charter School is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Sacramento, CA. It has 1,836 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 70% in reading.
    Address
    4600 Blackrock Drive
    Sacramento, CA 95835
    Telephone
    (916) 928-5353
    Website
    natomascharter.org

    Natomas Charter School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    70%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1150
    154 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    39 responses
    AP Enrollment
    11%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B+
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $95,518
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,378
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $372,463
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    97%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 97 responses
    Report
    • I enjoy having rallies for school productions
      20%
    • Dance and vocal shows
      18%
    • Interesting spirit weeks
      18%
    • Day on the green
      15%
    • Spring Showcases
      6%
    • Our version of "homecoming."
      6%
    • Winter Formal Dance
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,836
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    21%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.36 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.36 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.36 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $74,641
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    19.8%
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.44 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.44 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.44 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,935/ year
    National
    $12,239
    61%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.46 responses
    35%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.46 responses
    41%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.46 responses
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    This school is good for the introverted-type that may be overwhelmed by huge public schools and is interested in pursuing arts. Half of my classmates are not pursuing careers in the arts, but they demonstrate an impressive set of talents and creativity here in the school. I find the school culture of my class to be more open-minded and creative, and students are encouraged to express themselves through the many elective classes offered. The teachers and faculty are incredibly nice and easy to get along with. The school is small and the lack of sports is a downside, but for the most part I've been able to overlook this.
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    Natomas Charter School is accepting to people of all backgrounds, religions, and sexualities. The teachers at all of NCS's academies come to school every day with a love of teaching. The arts are incorporated into nearly every activity at school, and many of the clubs on campus focus on inclusion. While there aren't many higher level or AP classes offered at the Natomas Charter School high schools, students still find themselves challenged with the curriculum placed by their teachers and the standards put on by the administration.
    I have been a student at Natomas Charter School since 6th grade, and I am now about to graduate as a senior. My experience at this school has had its ups and downs, like most schools, but it was a bit different for me because the school is so small. I know just about everyone in my grade, and I have grown with many of them since 6th grade. Because of this, I have had many of the same friends since middle school, and many students I know, including myself, have fallen into a comfortable routine. I have felt discontent a number of times in middle school and the early years of high school because my school was a but different than others, as this school was focused on performing arts rather than sports. I was sometimes embarrassed by the fact that we had rallies for musicals instead of games, but as I got older I grew to love this fact and embrace how weird it was. Natomas Charter School has given me a unique yet comfortable experience throughout my 6 years of attendance.