C. K. McClatchy High

3066 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818

2,427 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

C. K. McClatchy High School, located in the Land Park neighborhood of Sacramento, is one of the oldest and most prestigious high schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District. Established in 1937, the school is well-known for its historic campus, characterized by its distinctive architecture and long-standing academic traditions. It serves a diverse student body and has built a reputation for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community among its students, alumni, and local residents.

Academically, McClatchy is perhaps best recognized for its highly regarded Humanities and International Studies Program (HISP), a rigorous honors-based curriculum that draws students from across the district. In addition to its academic focus, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, a robust performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs. By balancing a challenging college-preparatory environment with a variety of enrichment opportunities, C. K. McClatchy remains a cornerstone of the Sacramento educational landscape.

2,427

Total Students

89.3

Full-Time Teachers

27.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C. K. McClatchy High
Demographic	Student Count
White	594
Hispanic	1,065
Black	189
Asian	345
Two or More	180
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	41

Hispanic
1,065 (43.9 %)
White
594 (24.5 %)
Asian
345 (14.2 %)
Black
189 (7.8 %)
Two or More
180 (7.4 %)
Pacific Islander
41 (1.7 %)
American Indian
11 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-5050
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* 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 9 642

Grade 10 646

Grade 11 559

Grade 12 580