Encina Preparatory High School

Encina Preparatory High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1400 Bell St,  Sacramento, CA
San Juan Unified School District
3.3
3.4
719 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Richard Judge
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
490
Verbal
490
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
45.7%
Hispanic
32.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.4%
Black
22.3%
White
13.4%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Sacramento 67 Students
University of California - Davis 61 Students
American River College 40 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 36 Students
University of San Francisco 31 Students
University of California - Berkeley 30 Students
San Francisco State University 24 Students
Sacramento City College 22 Students
University of the Pacific 19 Students
San Diego State University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 17 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Biology 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 6 Students
Architecture 5 Students
Arts 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 68 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/31/2025
I personally have had a good experience due to using all my connections with the adults. However I often see the kids who don't receive support fall behind and often do not speak up because they lack that. Although it is a very small group. I enjoy that the campus is a small and that everybody knows each other and very diverse. The food is decent and there is some good foods. I like that the teachers are willing to help students who want to further themselves and the counselors check in pretty often and push you to take difficult classes.
5.0 Senior
1/6/2024
My experience at Encina Preparatory High School is actually not that bad, we have teachers who are very helpful. The best part of my experience is how ever since I've been there since 6th grade they have teachers who care about students education, and the worst part of my experience at Encina was they had a lot of other students who like to bully people and who like to fight. I would like the school to be a little more calming with no more fights and in general safe.
4.0 Sophomore
5/6/2021
My experience at Encina high school has been great amidst all the stereotypes. One of the things I like the most about Encina is the great diversity there is.Diversity in a school is really what makes students feel safe and comfortable in a school environment.And that's the best thing about Encina you can find so much about it.One thing I would like to see Change is the stereotypes people have made about this school. The stereotypes include this school being "ghetto" which means a poor and urban part of a city which is occupied by minorities. I really wish people could see the real community behind Encina.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/2/2020
These people here especially the actual teachers care nothing at all for the students well being and academic progress. I don't know if it's them being underpaid or what. It's really bad though. You have to have coffee, brunch, lunch, and dinner with them as well as call the school and email all yea...
4.0 other
1/31/2019
I think its a good school with a lot of diversity in its students but also the teachers. To begin with good education starts at home with the parents of the child the teachers are there to complete the package. In my opinion Encina does everything to complete the package but its important to prepare...
5.0 student
12/31/2017
Im comfortable in this diverse school and the teachers are very sweet. They really care for us and try there very hardest to help us in any way
1.0 parent
3/3/2017
This school is the worst ..I'm surprised it hasn't been shut down

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Encina Preparatory High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Sacramento, CA and is served by the San Juan Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 719 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Encina Preparatory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $399,016. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leo A. Palmiter Jr./Sr. High School, Umoja International Academy, El Camino Fundamental High School, and more. Learn more about what Sacramento has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Encina Preparatory High School.

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