Natomas Unified

The Natomas Unified School District in California serves 19 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standout charter schools like Westlake Charter and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep consistently outperforming the traditional public schools on metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

While the charter schools in the district excel, some of the traditional public schools, such as American Lakes, Jefferson, and Bannon Creek, struggle with very low test scores compared to the district and state averages. This achievement gap suggests a need for the Natomas Unified district to better understand and address the factors contributing to these disparities.

Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue across the district, with several schools reporting rates over 30%. Additionally, the schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest test scores, indicating a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance that the district may need to address. Overall, the district's performance, as measured by the SchoolDigger rankings, is relatively low, with most schools rated 2 or 3 stars out of 5, suggesting room for improvement in the district's educational outcomes.