Palmiter Special Education

Summary:

Palmiter Special Education is a small public high school in Sacramento, California, serving grades 7-12 and part of the Sacramento County Office of Education district. With only 34 students, Palmiter faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, very low graduation rates, and poor academic performance compared to nearby schools and state averages.

Palmiter Special Education's chronic absenteeism rates range from 62.3% to 80.7%, much higher than the 48.8% at North Area Community and 50.5% at Elinor Lincoln Hickey Junior/Senior High. Its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 14.3% to 43.8%, are also much lower than the 91.0% at Vista Nueva Career and Technology High and 90.5% at Grant Union High. Correspondingly, Palmiter has high dropout rates, from 7.1% to 55.6%, compared to 8.0% at Vista Nueva and 6.8% at Grant Union.

Academically, Palmiter's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.67% of Palmiter students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide, and just 8.33% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 35.54% statewide. While Palmiter has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this has not translated to improved outcomes for its students. The school's performance suggests it may be struggling to provide the necessary support and resources to help its unique student population succeed.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2040 Ethan Way
Sacramento, CA 95825-0118

(916) 228-2020

District: Sacramento County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
1970^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $60,982

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 34

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.3%

Two or more races:

32.4%

African American:

26.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmiter Special Education is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2010 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.67. (See more...)

Compare Details Palmiter Special Education ranks worse than 84.8% of high schools in California. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Sacramento County Office of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.66. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Palmiter Special Education freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Palmiter Special Education has the smallest high school student body size in the Sacramento County Office of Education School District. Student population at Palmiter Special Education is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.3%), two or more races (32.4%), African American (26.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sacramento County Office of Education School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmiter Special Education is 6.8, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Sacramento County Office of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Palmiter Special Education employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmiter Special Education is $60,982, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Sacramento County Office of Education School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palmiter Special Education was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Palmiter Special Education 1970^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Palmiter Special Education in the ranking list.)

Sacramento County Office of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Sacramento County Office of Education 1398^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmiter Special Education

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	7.68	1914^th	1999	4.3%
2009	3.98	2031^st	2063	1.6%
2010	3.67	2139^th	2179	1.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palmiter Special Education

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Rank History for all high school students at Palmiter Special Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2005	9.72	1708^th	1901	10.2%
2006	23.67	1289^th	1968	34.5%
2007	14.92	1721^st	2063	16.6%
2008	25.11	1318^th	2117	37.7%
2009	13.76	1949^th	2238	12.9%
2010	12.31	1934^th	2281	15.2%
2011	7.54	2107^th	2367	11.0%
2012	11.30	1969^th	2354	16.4%
2013	12.31	2010^th	2426	17.1%
2023	4.18	2330^th	2348	0.8%
2024	10.66	1970^th	2323	15.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Palmiter Special Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.49	1526^th	1547	1.4%
2024	41.44	680^th	1534	55.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmiter Special Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	52	23	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	1	86
2006	51	19	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	79
2007	57	19	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	1	87
2008	43	26	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	76
2009	59	23	0	7	2	0	0	0	91
2010	55	25	1	10	3	1	1	0	96
2011	41	29	0	9	3	1	3	0	86
2012	43	29	0	8	4	0	8	0	92
2013	38	27	3	10	3	0	8	0	89
2014	29	26	2	10	3	0	15	0	85
2015	28	30	3	12	1	0	5	0	79
2016	28	21	4	15	1	0	12	0	81
2017	23	32	1	12	1	0	11	0	80
2018	19	30	1	8	1	0	17	0	76
2019	17	25	0	5	1	1	16	0	65
2020	9	23	0	7	0	0	21	0	60
2021	11	20	0	11	0	1	11	0	54
2022	12	9	0	6	0	0	8	0	35
2023	12	9	0	2	0	0	11	0	34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmiter Special Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	86	13.0	6.6	58.8
2006	79	7.0	11.3	45.6
2007	87	7.8	11.2	n/a
2008	76	19.0	4.0	57.9
2009	91	10.0	4.8	61.5
2010	96	11.0	8.7	60.4
2011	86	n/a	n/a	57
2012	92	11.0	8.3	n/a
2013	89	11.0	8.0	71.9
2014	85	9.0	9.4	50.6
2015	79	11.0	7.1	46.8
2016	81	11.0	7.3	67.9
2017	80	10.0	8.0	62.5
2018	76	10.0	7.6	93.4
2019	65	10.0	6.5	41.5
2020	60	n/a	n/a	70
2021	54	8.0	6.7	63
2022	35	7.0	5.0	68.6
2023	34	5.0	6.8	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palmiter Special Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	86	13.0	6.6	58.8
2006	79	7.0	11.3	45.6
2007	87	7.8	11.2	n/a
2008	76	19.0	4.0	57.9
2009	91	10.0	4.8	61.5
2010	96	11.0	8.7	60.4
2011	86	n/a	n/a	57
2012	92	11.0	8.3	n/a
2013	89	11.0	8.0	71.9
2014	85	9.0	9.4	50.6
2015	79	11.0	7.1	46.8
2016	81	11.0	7.3	67.9
2017	80	10.0	8.0	62.5
2018	76	10.0	7.6	93.4
2019	65	10.0	6.5	41.5
2020	60	n/a	n/a	70
2021	54	8.0	6.7	63
2022	35	7.0	5.0	68.6
2023	34	5.0	6.8	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmiter Special Education

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$60,982

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmiter Special Education

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	65	34	47.7%
African American	25	9	64%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	17	12	29.4%
Two or More Races	16	11	31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.5%	58.8%	17.3%

Schools Near Palmiter Special Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Palmiter Special Education	Public	7-12	2040 Ethan Way	Sacramento	95825	Sacramento County	Sacramento County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 228-2020	34	5	6.8	58.8%	12 (35.3%)	9 (26.5%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (32.4%)	10.7	1970^th of 2323 public high schools	15.2%		4.2	2330^th of 2348 public high schools	0.8%	360									16.7					8.3	$60,982
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	2040 Ethan Way	Sacramento	95825	Sacramento County	Sacramento County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 228-2074	286	14	20.4	65.0%	69 (24.1%)	72 (25.2%)	93 (32.5%)	14 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	32 (11.2%)	11.6	1918^th of 2323 public high schools	17.4%		8.5	2167^th of 2348 public high schools	7.7%	249	16.4		7.1	14.9		7.5	13.0		9.9		4.5	7.1		5.6	$13,692
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2360 El Camino Ave.	Sacramento	95821	Sacramento County	Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 979-1788	505	12	43.7	89.1%	17 (3.4%)	87 (17.2%)	319 (63.2%)	12 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	64 (12.7%)	19.3	1693^rd of 2323 public high schools	27.1%		20.3	1699^th of 2348 public high schools	27.6%	6	6.5		20.5	11.0	14.7	20.0	21.7	47.9	23.7	8.2	8.2	3.3	10.6	7.1
Encina Preparatory High	Public	9-12	1400 Bell St.	Sacramento	95825	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-7538	663	36	18.4	84.6%	89 (13.4%)	148 (22.3%)	218 (32.9%)	155 (23.4%)	6 (0.9%)	12 (1.8%)	31 (4.7%)	10.6	1975^th of 2323 public high schools	15.0%		13.1	1895^th of 2348 public high schools	19.3%	80		2.4	5.2	3.7				9.9	9.9				0.6	0.6	$23,093
Capital College & Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	501 Arden Way	Sacramento	95815	Sacramento County	Capital College & Career Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(916) 234-0583	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Grant Union High	Public	9-12	1400 Grand Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-3450	2,040	95	21.3	88.5%	97 (4.8%)	303 (14.9%)	1,077 (52.8%)	366 (17.9%)	10 (0.5%)	60 (2.9%)	122 (6.0%)	30	1422^nd of 2323 public high schools	38.8%		31.4	1375^th of 2348 public high schools	41.4%	47		15.5	1.7	13.6				38.8	38.8				13.9	13.9
Vista Nueva Career and Technology High	Public	9-12	2035 North Ave.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Twin Rivers Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 566-2750	151	13	11.7	94.0%	10 (6.6%)	23 (15.2%)	97 (64.2%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	12 (7.9%)	7.9	2182^nd of 2323 public high schools	6.1%		8.3	2186^th of 2348 public high schools	6.9%	4		0.0	5.3	1.8				3.7	3.7				0.0	0.0
North Area Community	Public	7-12	4000 Pinell St.	Sacramento	95838	Sacramento County	Sacramento County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 228-2073	141	4	35.2	76.6%	21 (14.9%)	38 (27.0%)	62 (44.0%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.9%)	27.3	1494^th of 2323 public high schools	35.7%					(n/a)			12.0	12.0											$17,029
El Camino Fundamental High	Public	9-12	4300 El Camino Ave.	Sacramento	95821	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-7430	1,246	54	22.9	49.8%	507 (40.7%)	102 (8.2%)	425 (34.1%)	86 (6.9%)	5 (0.4%)	13 (1.0%)	95 (7.6%)	55.9	726^th of 2323 public high schools	68.7%		52.3	818^th of 2348 public high schools	65.2%	92		36.1	34.6	35.4				45.6	45.6				17.8	17.8	$7,234
Umoja International Academy	Public	7-12	5301 N St.	Sacramento	95819	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-5350	536	27	19.6	65.3%	142 (26.5%)	61 (11.4%)	248 (46.3%)	29 (5.4%)	7 (1.3%)	5 (0.9%)	42 (7.8%)	30	1421^st of 2323 public high schools	38.8%		35.1	1277^th of 2348 public high schools	45.6%	144	9.4		64.9	19.8		20.2	17.0	84.4	27.2		8.8	7.6	35.6	11.8	$10,385

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmiter Special Education

Is Palmiter Special Education a good school?

Palmiter Special Education ranks in the bottom 15.2% of California high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Palmiter Special Education?

Students at Palmiter Special Education are 35% White, 32% Two or more races, 26% African American, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Palmiter Special Education in?

Sacramento County Office of Education

How many students attend Palmiter Special Education?

In the 2022-23 school year, 34 students attended Palmiter Special Education.

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