School of Engineering & Sciences

542 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **School of Engineering and Sciences (SES)**, located in the Pocket-Greenhaven area of Sacramento, is a specialized 7–12 secondary school within the Sacramento City Unified School District. It is recognized for its rigorous, project-based curriculum that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to bridge the gap between middle school and college, creating a seamless educational pipeline that prepares students for higher education and careers in technical fields through a focus on inquiry, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.

Beyond its academic focus, SES is known for its strong school culture and commitment to providing students with diverse extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, robotics teams, and engineering clubs. By maintaining a smaller campus environment, the school fosters close relationships between students and faculty, ensuring that learners receive personalized support. Ultimately, the School of Engineering and Sciences aims to cultivate innovative thinkers who are equipped with both the technical skills and the critical mindset necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.

542

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School of Engineering & Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	285
Black	43
Asian	97
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
285 (52.7%)
Asian
97 (17.9%)
White
58 (10.7%)
Two or More
46 (8.5%)
Black
43 (7.9%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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 City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-5040
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 7 114

Grade 8 133

Grade 9 105

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 66

Grade 12 67