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Encina Preparatory High

1400 Bell St., Sacramento, CA, 95825

About Encina Preparatory High

Encina Preparatory High School is a public high school in Sacramento, California, that serves students in grades 9–12. The San Juan Unified School District's main campus has about 1,100 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20:1. The school is known as one of the best for preparing students for college because it offers Advanced Placement® courses and has a 25% AP® participation rate. The campus is home to a very diverse group of people, with 81% of students being minorities and 77% of students coming from low-income families. Encina Preparatory High School's performance data shows that 18% of students are good at reading and 3% are good at math. The school is located in an area where the average home price is about $450,000. It is known for its focus on giving all students equal academic opportunities and support. Ultimately, what makes the school stand out is its dedication to preparing a diverse group of students for life after high school by offering both challenging classes and a supportive school environment, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Encina Preparatory High Contact Information

Address

1400 Bell St., Sacramento, CA, 95825

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Phone

(916) 971-7538

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 18% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
628
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6364 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Encina Preparatory High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 18.47%
Asian 26.75%
Hispanic 30.73%
Black 17.2%
Two+ Races 4.3%
Native Am. 0.48%
White
18.47%
Asian
26.75%
Hispanic
30.73%
Black
17.2%
Two+ Races
4.3%
Native Am.
0.48%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 628
48.25%
303 Female
51.27%
322 Male

Student Population

628 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

201 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Encina Preparatory High is making its College and Career Pathways better by adding a new medical assistant program that includes hands-on clinical simulations. Recently, the campus got some new infrastructure, such as a new athletics facility and better technology in all of the main classrooms. This semester, the school is also hosting Family Engagement Nights, where students and their parents can get help with the college application and financial aid processes.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at Encina Preparatory High?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q2. How does Encina Preparatory High help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Encina Preparatory High helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Encina Preparatory High encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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