Encina Preparatory High

663 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Encina Preparatory High School, located in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, serves as a community-focused 6-12 secondary school within the San Juan Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to college and career readiness, operating under a "preparatory" model that emphasizes rigorous academic expectations and personalized support. It serves a diverse student body and has historically placed a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where students are encouraged to build strong relationships with faculty and staff.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Encina offers a variety of programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom, including athletic teams, extracurricular clubs, and vocational pathways. The school has actively participated in initiatives aimed at improving campus culture and academic outcomes, often utilizing partnerships with local organizations to provide mentorship and enrichment opportunities. As a community hub, Encina aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education and the workforce, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning.

663

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Encina Preparatory High
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	218
Black	148
Asian	155
Two or More	31
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
218 (33.1 %)
Asian
155 (23.5 %)
Black
148 (22.5 %)
White
89 (13.5 %)
Two or More
31 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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)971-7538
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	647
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 147

Grade 10 182

Grade 11 179

Grade 12 155