El Camino Fundamental High

4300 El Camino Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821

1,246 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

El Camino Fundamental High School, located in Sacramento, California, is a long-standing institution within the San Juan Unified School District. As a "fundamental" school, it is distinguished by a specific educational philosophy that emphasizes a structured environment, clear academic expectations, and strong parental involvement. The school typically requires students to adhere to a dress code and focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to foster both academic discipline and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic structure, El Camino is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and diverse extracurricular offerings. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student clubs, which play a significant role in fostering community spirit. With a history spanning several decades, El Camino remains a cornerstone of the Arden-Arcade area, balancing its traditional educational approach with efforts to prepare students for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce.

1,246

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Camino Fundamental High
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	425
Black	102
Asian	86
Two or More	95
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	13

White
507 (41.1 %)
Hispanic
425 (34.5 %)
Black
102 (8.3 %)
Two or More
95 (7.7 %)
Asian
86 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-7430
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	617
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 9 331

Grade 10 298

Grade 11 347

Grade 12 270