At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
130
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+17.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Discovery High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Sacramento, California. The school enrolls 130 students. It is part of the Natomas Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNatomas Unified
County6067
CitySacramento
ZIP95834
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060003606335
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment130
White1.7%
Hispanic / Latino49.6%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian26.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.7%
Hispanic
49.6%
Black
5.9%
Asian
26.1%
Two+
2.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.