2023 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Sacramento Area

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  485 reviews

Senior: While most schools tend to lean towards either a strong focus on sports or academics, Folsom High School has perfected the formula for prioritizing both. Beginning with the academics, Folsom High has a wide variety of fun and career-driven courses for their students. Regarding careers, Folsom High provides excellent course pathways for students to take during all four years. For example, the engineering pathway at Folsom High is exceptionally strong, and even inexperienced programmers or innovators can acquire the knowledge required to pursue an engineering career. Additionally, the sports program at Folsom High is phenomenal, and there is a lot of diversity for students when it comes to choosing sports. Students can pursue athletics including football, tennis, lacrosse, and so much more. The coaches for all of these teams are amazing, and they make sure to push you to your full potential. Overall, Folsom High is a fantastic school and it gave me a fantastic high school experience.... Read 485 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,589

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Sacramento City Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  425 reviews

Senior: West Campus ranks as the number one high school in Sacramento again! West Campus is an inclusive, diverse school filled with the most caring students and staff. Although the curriculums taught may be tough, West Campus challenges its students and encourages them to work harder. In addition, there are many events such as the Halloween carnival, multicultural fair, and rallies where students and staff dress up and show their spirit. The students and staff are so enthusiastic, it makes events extremely fun! This especially goes with the rallies. During rally week, everyone dresses up for each spirit day and helps their class paint their themed posters. On rally day, teachers are chosen to judge each class’ posters, games, chants, 3D object, etc. These rallies bring students together as they bond through competition. There are also many clubs for almost anything. If there isn’t one you wanted, you can make a club! West Campus is a great school and really feels like a second home.... Read 425 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 829

• Student-teacher ratio 27:1

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  279 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed Vista Del Lago High School. There are several reasons, but mainly the administration and the school resources really helped me succeed here. Also, the atmosphere of the school is really friendly and you can find a lot of cool people here!... Read 279 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,810

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  553 reviews

Sophomore: This is my second year at Pleasant Grove and I am really glad I came. Originally, I was going to go to Sheldon High School but when I heard about how Pleasant Grove has better academic experiences, I knew I wanted to go there instead. Pleasant Grove High School prepares you for college since the class experience is just like a college class. PGHS also provided many different types of AP classes such as AP Psychology. AP Music Theory, and so much more. I like that Pleasant Groce High School is a nice school with an extremely nice and intelligent staff. The staff at Pleasant Grove High School is very caring and overall truly concerned for all of the students. The only thing that stops Pleasant Grove Hight school from being a five star is the lack of diversity. The school has a majority of Caucasian students but it might just be because of the area it is in. Something I would change about PGHS is, honestly nothing! The majority of the students and staff are respectful!... Read 553 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,570

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  755 reviews

Senior: As far as academics, Franklin High does an amazing job at offering a wide variety of engaging subjects, and has many amazing teachers who seem to enjoy their job and care about the education they are providing. One issue I do have with the school would be some behavioral issues and the cleanliness of the restrooms. I know this issue can't be completely fixed by the school or the district, but I wish more disciplinary action was taken by teachers and admin against students who break school rules. This would definitely make Franklin much cleaner, safer, and an overall excellent environment to learn and grow as a person. Another issue I have is the quality of the school lunches that are provided. I understand that the lunches are free, but the produce is often unripe or over ripe and the main meal is either soggy, lacking in nutrients, or simply inedible. This is less of a problem with the school specifically, but more with the district and California legislation.... Read 755 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,883

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  409 reviews

Senior: I remember coming from middle school and being very nervous for starting high school. When I started attending Rocklin High, it felt like a seamless transition. Most of the students and teachers are very welcoming and Rocklin High has many fun activities including dances, rallies and sports games that everyone can attend.... Read 409 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,178

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  458 reviews

Junior: Whitney High School is a very welcoming and inclusive campus. The student body works extremely hard to make the campus culture inviting and fun when it comes to activities such as school rallies or spirit weeks. The staff works really hard to keep our campus organized and clean. Counselors and teachers help students prepare for their futures by guiding and teaching them in engaging classrooms. Whitney offers several national award-winning programs including publications/journalism through yearbooks, broadcasting/student news, and others. Overall, Whitney is a really amazing campus and is constantly changing to fit the needs of its students, staff, and community.... Read 458 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,065

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  539 reviews

Senior: At Cosumnes Oaks High School, the parents can feel safe in knowing that their student is receiving a quality education. At times, there will be some tough classes with tough teachers, but nothing impossible. The student population is widely diverse in terms of race, with the school having many widely known popular clubs; your student will have a place to feel a belonging towards. As a student that's part of the VAPA program, I can safely say that the VAPA program at our school is well established and quite impressive compared to other schools, providing many opportunities for a student to explore possible passions. One aspect worth mentioning that is unique to our school is the many pathways that students have to choose from. There are different curriculums that allow for the exploration of different specific interests, like the Medical Pathway and the Culinary Pathway to name a few. Overall, I feel proud to have been a student at COHS.... Read 539 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,075

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 579

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Davis Joint Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 553

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Freshman: It a really good school. They have okay faculty, teachers and administration. However, not a very up to date campus.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 617

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Natomas Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  201 reviews

Senior: Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (NP3) is an excellent school that facilitates strong preparation for college coursework. I attended Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep for all of middle school and high school and the courses, teachers, activities strongly impacted my perspective of education as I learned to value the content and skills I obtained rather than simply value the grades I receive. Most, if not all non-academic activities, are student led, which has provided me with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and develop closer bonds with other students. As NP3 is a smaller school compared to most others, I feel the community there is generally closer than others. Since the campus is quite diverse and smaller, I feel comfortable and connected to my graduating class and other students, which makes the school a more enriching place. At NP3, I had all the resources I needed in order to feel excited and ready for college, which I believe made the my experience more memorable as well.... Read 201 reviews

• grade A

• Students 638

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Latrobe School District, CA•

• 4-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  8 reviews

Niche User: This school was so different from all the other schools my friends from high school went to, but in the best ways. There weren't as many cliques or peer pressure situations that I experienced like my other friends did. I was able to make lifelong friends that I knew from kindergarten through high school. My teachers felt more like family, and taught me so much. I wouldn't trade my experiences at millers hill for anything in the world.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A

• Students 95

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Eureka Union School District, CA•

• 7-8

• grade A

• Students 335

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 460

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Excellent school with STEM focus. Great teachers. Love the after school club and activities they offer. School culture is top notch. Very focused on Academics and great diversity. School environment is safe with excellent resources for kids. Parent Involvement is great as well.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 338

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 405

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 459

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Placer Union High School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  280 reviews

Sophomore: Hello, I'm currently a sophomore at Del Oro High School. My graduation year is 2024. Del Oro is an amazing high school for everyone There's always something you can find. The teachers Care really want the kids to learn. Although it is mainly an athlete school They have great art programs. Amazing things to do. such as our traditional homecoming dances, the Mayday Festival, and other fun events. Overall great atmosphere I highly suggest it!... Read 280 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,734

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA•

• K-6

• grade A

• Students 831

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Rocklin Unified School District, CA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: An elite middle school with a fantastic STEM program. Teachers who care and are involved, as well as an outstanding, involved Principal.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,050

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Elk Grove Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  626 reviews

Senior: Overall, I've had a pretty good experience with Sheldon High School. The school offers a plethora of honors and AP classes and the teachers there are amazing. The Biotech/Science and VAPA departments are especially strong aspects of this school. Moreover, our campus is very diverse; the benefit of this is that you get to meet and interact with people from all walks of life and get to experience varying teaching styles and viewpoints. However, I would like to see a change in the school's culture. Students need to develop more school spirit and a better sense of respect for themselves, their peers, and their teachers. Once that changes, I believe that Sheldon High School will be one of the best schools not only in the district and the state, but also in the nation.... Read 626 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,598

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 291

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: Faculty, staff and administration truly cares.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 547

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1