Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep

Charter School 621 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (NP3) is a public charter school located in Sacramento, California, operating under the Natomas Unified School District. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus and emphasizes a rigorous academic environment combined with a small-school culture. By prioritizing student autonomy, character development, and a strong partnership between students, staff, and families, NP3 aims to ensure that students are not only prepared for university-level work but are also equipped with the life skills necessary for post-secondary success.

The school is part of a larger network (NP3 Elementary, Middle, and High School) that utilizes a personalized learning approach to help students navigate their academic and career pathways. Located on Del Paso Road, it serves a diverse student body and maintains high expectations for academic achievement. Because it is a charter school, NP3 often focuses on specific educational philosophies that foster critical thinking and community engagement, making it a popular choice for families in the Natomas area seeking a structured, goal-oriented educational experience.

621

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	164
Black	22
Asian	288
Two or More	44
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	14

Asian
288 (46.4 %)
Hispanic
164 (26.4 %)
White
86 (13.8 %)
Two or More
44 (7.1 %)
Black
22 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Natomas Unified
Phone:	(916)567-5740
Website:	http://natomasunified.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 166

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 157

Grade 12 148