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Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep School

Sacramento, CA 95834

Phone: (916) 567-5740
Fax: (916) 928-5299
District: Natomas Unified School District

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charter • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 629 students

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep School, a charter school located in Sacramento, CA, serves grades 9-12 in the Natomas Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep School is a charter school located in Sacramento, CA. 629 students attend Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	9/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education.
College Readiness	9/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 SAT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from California Department of Education, using 2019 ACT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from California Department of Education, using 2025 Percent of students who meet UC/CSU entrance requirements data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from California Department of Education.

Posted: July 30, 2025

BEST SCHOOL EVER IN THE AREA BETTER TEACHING

Posted: November 29, 2023

Wonderful staff, great curriculum and teaching practices, excellent parent and student support. My daughter has been attending NP3 since 6th grade and we feel blessed to be part of the NP3 family!

Posted: November 29, 2023

I am delighted to share my overwhelmingly positive experience with NP3 High School, from which my oldest child recently graduated. The school has played a pivotal role in shaping my child's academic journey and nurturing his passion for forensics. The abundance of Advanced Placement (AP) science classes offered at the school not only allowed him to delve deep into his area of interest but also laid a solid foundation for his current pursuit of a career in forensics at college.

One of the school's standout features is the unwavering commitment of its teachers to student success. The faculty at NP3 goes above and beyond to provide a diverse range of resources and employs innovative teaching methods. The emphasis on differentiating instruction based on individual student needs is evident and has undoubtedly contributed to the academic achievements of the students. Moreover, the school places a strong focus on social-emotional support, creating an environment where students feel not only intellectually challenged but also emotionally supported. The safety measures in place further enhance the overall well-being of the students, fostering a conducive learning environment. Additionally, the school encourages family involvement, making it a collaborative effort to ensure the success and happiness of every student. My family and I are immensely grateful for the enriching educational experience NP3 has provided, preparing our child for a bright future in forensics, or any other career path he chooses.

Posted: November 29, 2023

My daughter went 6th-12th and my son has done K-6th (still currently attending) at NP3 and we love it! Teachers are awesome, staff is supportive and kids are given differentiated instruction for who they are regardless if they have a diagnosed learning disability. Administrative works hard to create a campus where students want to go to school. I definitely recommend and feel fortunate that my children have been apart of this learning environment.

Posted: October 18, 2018

This applies to some HS teachers, for example, 10th Grade Biology teacher can't control her class. Meaning she can't quite the disruptive students, and most of her time goes by screaming at kids. She is moody and due to her lack of teaching experience, students are unable to complete class work, therefore, they are forced to bring the class work home to finish it.

Posted: October 18, 2018

Principle. Students and parents reach out for assistance on school-related issues and concerns and they completely ignore to address the concerns or the struggle students are facing in some classes.

Posted: October 18, 2018

I would highly disagree with this statement. HS should follow how middle school operates. I strongly believe that HS should get a mentor from middle school on how to treat students. I don't see if the school even puts any effort to develop strong character in its student.

Posted: October 18, 2018

HS side of the school does not have leadership skills, especially the Principle because she is rarely seen interacting with the students and certainly not parents. Some of the counselors and advisors are not approachable. They are not accustomed to parents or students questioning the school system. They will not provide any feedback and if students are struggling, it is the student's fault and responsibility. Teachers won't help. (again, only some of them)

Posted: October 18, 2018

I will also not agree with this because my daughter has been struggling with two classes and we reached out to the school multiple times and spoke with the advisor and principle but no one wants to help.

Posted: October 18, 2018

High School experience is terrible. My daughter entered HS last year and this is her 2nd year. Ever since she came on board with HS, our experience is getting worse. Anything we ask, a question, and or concerns they are all ignored. The principle has been made aware of everything but she will never get back. She is not approachable. She will be there in front of you but won't say much., I just had an SLC with her two days ago, sent her an email with lists of concerns and still haven't heard from her.

Posted: July 18, 2018

Executive Director is a bully. The executive director told me twice that this school was a public school. That is a distortion of the truth as it is clearly a charter school with their own charter and executive board. They have no oversight from the Natomas Unified School District.

Posted: July 18, 2018

I was bullied by the administration. Something is wrong with this picture. Executive director said it was a "Public" school. It is clearly a charter school.

Posted: January 19, 2018

As a parent of a very good student I would say that the Principal and the young lady as the high school counselor are in wrong profession. The Principal with her dry to the bone attitude belongs behind a desk working for IRS and the Counselor needs to get her marbles in a row. A majority of the teachers are great but get blamed for administrations lack of people skills.

Posted: January 19, 2018

Posted: October 28, 2017

I really want to sat something good about this school, but the fact is that I just can't. The principle change has hurt the reputation and prevents many from succeeding to their full potential.

Posted: October 28, 2017

I taught at NP3 from 2015-2017 and I would have to say that it really went downhill. The change In leadership has had devastating impacts on the schools culture and it came to the point where I had to quit. At this point the reputation of the school has dropped so much I refuse to even put it on my resume when applying to other teaching jobs.

Posted: October 13, 2017

The faculty plays favorites and deliberately prevents some students from succeeding at the school.

Posted: October 13, 2017

Posted: January 14, 2015

i am unsatisfied with the schools choice of teachers and events. Np3 need to reevaluate how teachers are chosen, and students need to be able to give their opinions of teachers in the end of the year. also in terms of dress codes men should be allowed to wear any color v neck at school, not just black and orange. i believe their should be more extra curricular activities, most importantly sports to give students the real high school experience.

Posted: January 14, 2015

Many teachers that I have had have been unsuccessful in providing the materials and learning environment that I, as well as many of my peers, need to be successful. I can count several times in which my instructor has failed to do the one and only job obligated for them to complete- teach. We have been left to fend for ourselves and try to understand a concept that was never taught to us, whether through YouTube videos or the several students who have been able to grasp the concept. I believe reevaluating our teachers and learning environments could help solve this problem and give all students the opportunity to succeed.

Posted: April 28, 2014

NP3 is an amazing program with great teachers who are passionate about teaching! There really is such a thing as no child left behind. NP3 has intervention times for students who are struggling, and get the tutoring help they need to successfully help the student pass their classes. Students also have advisory teachers who not only are the liaison for communication between parents and teachers, but really know the student and do their best to help the student succeed. I have children in both the middle school and high school and I can't be more pleased with the level of education my children are receiving. Everyone on staff is always readily available and accessible, and even if I do have concerns, I know I can get the answers I need. I know there is always room for improvement, and I feel that the staff here always strive for excellence and I appreciate their efforts. I know I made the best decision for my children to have them attend NP3.

Posted: December 18, 2012

i kinda wished that we had a music program with a music teacher but other wise i feel there is too much work to be honest it pile up i meen im staying up all night doing a days worth of homework

Posted: October 11, 2012

Mr. Rutten is a great principal who really cares for the students and so does Mrs. Gorman . My daughter graduated from NP3 in 2011 and was accepted into a great university. She often says that the preparation she received at NP3 from her teachers and her AP classes gave her significant preparation for college.

Posted: October 10, 2012

NP3 is a wonderful small high school. A great alternative to traditional high schools. Class sizes are small. The teachers care about the students and make the learning experience fun. Administrators know every kid. It is a conducive learning environment, where the kids just know that college is the next step. They choose to work their hardest because of the examples set and culture of the school.

Posted: April 8, 2012

"The student population is not always the cream of the crop." Being a current sophomore at Np3 I had to pull this one up and say wahat? If there's anything to boast about in this school it's absolutely the acceptance of all students by all students. The school being so small I'm able to get to know every single person and can assure you they're all friendly people. The only thing I could say this school lacks is a sports program, and without a higher population it's hard to imagine that coming any time soon. Still a great choice for academics, and don't be swayed it's a VERY friendly environment.

Posted: November 28, 2011

i love np3 it rocks the teachers are very nice. it is a good school. the school is very nice and the compus is a safe one. the school is very vey very veyr nice

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