Discovery High
Sacramento, CA · Natomas Unified
Alternative school · Grades 11-12 · City, large
1,458th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
3401 Fong Ranch Rd., Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-5200Official website ↗NCES ID 060003606335Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Discovery High 1,458th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 5th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 111 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 128 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.2% | 47.7% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 41.1% | 32.0% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 10.9% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| White | 6.8% | 5.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $525K in zip 95834 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Discovery High
- #1094Natomas HighNatomas Unified · 0.3 mi away1,094th of 1,528
ELA 41% ▲36 · Math 9% ▲5Compare - #1296SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational AcademyTwin Rivers Unified · 0.9 mi away · charter1,296th of 1,528
ELA 20% ▲15 · Math 3% ▼1Compare - #647Inderkum HighNatomas Unified · 2.1 mi away647th of 1,528
ELA 53% ▲48 · Math 28% ▲24Compare - –Capital College & Career AcademySacramento County Office of Education · 2.8 mi away · charterCompare
- #870Futures HighTwin Rivers Unified · 3 mi away · charter870th of 1,528
ELA 44% ▲39 · Math 22% ▲18Compare - #222Natomas Pacific Pathways PrepNatomas Unified · 3.2 mi away · charter222nd of 1,528
ELA 78% ▲73 · Math 43% ▲39Compare - –Highlands Community CharterTwin Rivers Unified · 3.2 mi away · charterCompare
- #155Washington Middle College HighWashington Unified · 3.3 mi away · charter155th of 1,528
ELA 81% ▲76 · Math 50% ▲46Compare
What school district is Discovery High in?
Discovery High is part of the Natomas Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Discovery High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Discovery High 1,458th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Discovery High?
Hispanic 48%, Black 32%, Two or more races 11%, White 6% (128 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Discovery High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95834 is $525K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.