School Overview
Gerber Jr./Sr. High is a specialized educational facility located in South Sacramento, operating under the umbrella of the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). The school is designed to serve students who require a more focused, supportive, or alternative learning environment than what is typically found in a traditional comprehensive high school. By operating within the SCOE network, the school focuses on providing academic instruction, credit recovery, and behavioral support tailored to students who may be at-risk or are navigating unique educational challenges.

The school’s mission emphasizes personal growth and academic advancement, utilizing a smaller class-size structure to ensure that students receive more individualized attention from faculty and staff. Located on Gerber Road, the campus serves as a vital resource for the local community by helping students stay on track toward high school graduation or transition successfully back into traditional settings. Through its alignment with county-wide educational standards, Gerber Jr./Sr. High prioritizes fostering a stable environment where students can rebuild their academic standing and prepare for future success.
227
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
31.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High
Demographic Student Count
White28
Hispanic111
Black56
Asian10
Two or More16
American Indian2
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    111 (48.9 %)
  • Black
    56 (24.7 %)
  • White
    28 (12.3 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (7.0 %)
  • Asian
    10 (4.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sacramento County Office of Education
Phone: (916)228-2329
Website: http://www.scoe.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 112
Grade 12 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High
Grade Student Count
Grade 71
Grade 88
Grade 92
Grade 1023
Grade 11112
Grade 1281
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10646.7%
Male12153.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)