ELWOOD J. KEEMA HIGH SCHOOL
Elwood J. Keema High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Twin Rivers Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 401 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Elwood J. Keema High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Elwood J. Keema High School, located in Sacramento, California, is a specialized alternative education facility within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering flexible pathways to graduation and credit recovery programs. By focusing on personalized instruction and smaller class settings, Keema High aims to re-engage students who have struggled in comprehensive high school settings and provide them with the support necessary to earn their diplomas.
The curriculum at Keema High emphasizes both academic achievement and career readiness, ensuring that students are prepared for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning to college or entering the workforce. The school maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive community, utilizing a student-centered approach that prioritizes individualized attention and goal setting. Through its targeted programs, Elwood J. Keema High works to remove barriers to education, providing a vital resource for students in the Sacramento area seeking a customized route to academic success.
For more information, contact Elwood J. Keema High at (916) 566-3410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sacramento, CA 95838-3661
(916) 566-3410
ELWOOD J. KEEMA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sacramento, CA with about 401 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Twin Rivers Unified
- Total Students:
- 401
- Teachers:
- 39.1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 401 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46.4%
- White
- 26.7%
- Black or African American
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.