North Area Community

Summary:

North Area Community is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Sacramento, California, with a student population of 141. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed compared to state and local averages across several key metrics.

North Area Community struggles with extremely low 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 27.6% to 35.5% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state average of around 85% and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Mira Loma High (87.0%), Rio Linda High (95.3%), and Grant Union High (90.5%). Correspondingly, North Area Community has high dropout rates, ranging from 8.3% to 23.6%, much higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 48.8% to 71.2%, more than double the state average and much higher than the nearby schools.

North Area Community students perform poorly on standardized tests compared to the state and nearby schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12% of North Area Community 12th graders were proficient or better in CAST/Science, compared to the state average of 26.73% and the Sacramento County Office of Education average of 8.75%. Additionally, North Area Community has a very high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 34.2 to 49 over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 6.8 to 23.9 students per teacher.


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Public 7-12

 4000 Pinell St.
       Sacramento, CA  95838-2907


(916) 228-2073

District: Sacramento County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
1494th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,029 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  35.2 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.0%
African American:
27.0%
White:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Area Community is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Area Community ranks worse than 64.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Sacramento County Office of Education School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Area Community who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Student population at North Area Community is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44%), African American (27%), White (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Area Community is 35.2, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Sacramento County Office of Education School District! (See more...)
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Compare North Area Community employs 4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Area Community is $17,029, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Sacramento County Office of Education School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Area Community was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Area Community 1494th of 2323 California public high schools. (See North Area Community in the ranking list.)

Sacramento County Office of Education:

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


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Rank History for North Area Community

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 4.44 2447th 2477 1.2%
2016 3.04 2483rd 2497 0.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Area Community

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Rank History for all high school students at North Area Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 5.19 1761st 1901 7.4%
2006 4.55 1820th 1968 7.5%
2007 33.14 1061st 2063 48.6%
2008 30.62 1151st 2117 45.6%
2009 21.61 1759th 2238 21.4%
2010 17.48 1731st 2281 24.1%
2011 12.76 1952nd 2367 17.5%
2012 10.84 1987th 2354 15.6%
2013 15.37 1869th 2426 23.0%
2016 9.78 1883rd 2039 7.7%
2024 27.27 1494th 2323 35.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Area Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.69 1682nd 2235 24.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at North Area Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.94 948th 2098 54.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at North Area Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.21 1884th 2172 13.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at North Area Community

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.66 1406th 2125 33.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for North Area Community

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 20 18 11 13 2 n/a n/a 2 66
2006 20 25 7 20 2 n/a n/a 3 77
2007 18 31 5 20 1 n/a n/a 1 76
2008 11 32 8 16 1 n/a n/a 0 68
2009 10 37 2 13 0 2 2 0 66
2010 13 27 4 15 0 2 0 0 61
2011 11 34 4 20 0 1 7 0 77
2012 2 21 2 14 0 2 3 0 44
2013 7 10 3 14 0 0 2 0 36
2014 29 24 6 35 2 0 7 0 103
2015 24 29 3 45 0 1 9 0 111
2016 30 31 5 52 2 0 7 0 127
2017 29 42 7 47 1 6 12 0 144
2018 29 37 8 50 4 0 13 0 141
2019 7 26 1 26 0 3 5 0 68
2020 7 34 4 38 0 0 13 0 96
2021 11 24 5 53 0 3 12 0 108
2022 17 36 5 60 3 0 16 0 137
2023 21 38 3 62 3 0 14 0 141

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Area Community

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 66 3.0 22.0 92.2
2006 77 4.0 19.3 0
2007 76 3.0 25.3 0
2008 68 3.0 22.7 95.6
2009 66 3.0 16.5 78.8
2010 61 3.0 20.3 95.1
2011 77 n/a n/a 72.7
2012 44 4.0 11.0 n/a
2013 36 2.0 18.0 80.6
2014 103 5.0 20.3 72.8
2015 111 5.0 22.2 77.5
2016 127 7.0 18.1 68.5
2017 144 5.0 28.8 68.8
2018 141 6.0 23.5 78
2019 68 3.0 22.6 89.7
2020 96 n/a n/a 87.5
2021 108 2.2 49.0 73.1
2022 137 4.0 34.2 73.7
2023 141 4.0 35.2 76.6

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 North Area Community

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 66 3.0 22.0 92.2
2006 77 4.0 19.3 0
2007 76 3.0 25.3 0
2008 68 3.0 22.7 95.6
2009 66 3.0 16.5 78.8
2010 61 3.0 20.3 95.1
2011 77 n/a n/a 72.7
2012 44 4.0 11.0 n/a
2013 36 2.0 18.0 80.6
2014 103 5.0 20.3 72.8
2015 111 5.0 22.2 77.5
2016 127 7.0 18.1 68.5
2017 144 5.0 28.8 68.8
2018 141 6.0 23.5 78
2019 68 3.0 22.6 89.7
2020 96 n/a n/a 87.5
2021 108 2.2 49.0 73.1
2022 137 4.0 34.2 73.7
2023 141 4.0 35.2 76.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Area Community

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,029

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Area Community

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students68141
 107.4%
African American2638
 46.2%
American Indian03
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2662
 138.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White721
 200%
Two or More Races514
 180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.7%76.6%
 13.1%


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Students at North Area Community are 44% Hispanic, 27% African American, 15% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

North Area Community ranks 1494th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended North Area Community.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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