El Centro Junior/Senior High is a small public school in Sacramento, California that serves grades 5-12, with a student population of just 71 students. The school stands out from its surrounding peers in several key ways, facing significant challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and student demographics.
El Centro has a much higher percentage of African American (35.21%) and Hispanic (33.8%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools, with test scores well below state and county averages. Its 4-year graduation rates are extremely low, ranging from 33.8% to 57.1% over the past 5 years, and its dropout rates are correspondingly high, between 29.3% and 41.5%. This is likely tied to the school's extremely high percentage of students (over 95%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very low-income student population.
In contrast to the struggles at El Centro, nearby schools like Hiram W. Johnson High, Encina Preparatory High, and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD have more diverse student populations and stronger academic performance. El Centro's small size, with just 71 students, may contribute to its struggles, as smaller schools can sometimes lack the resources and support systems needed to effectively serve a high-needs student population. Overall, the data suggests El Centro Junior/Senior High faces significant challenges that will require substantial interventions and support to improve outcomes for its students.
Students at El Centro Junior/Senior High are 35% African American, 34% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 11% White, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.
In the 2022-23 school year, 71 students attended El Centro Junior/Senior High.
Sacramento County Office of Education
El Centro Junior/Senior High ranks in the bottom 5.2% of California high schools.