Remains a leader in Sacramento County for high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and the percentage of graduates meeting requirements to enroll in the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) systems.
Continues to expand access to programs that support college and career readiness including International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, Advancement Placement (AP) coursework, and AVID programs.
1:3 NUSD Students attend an International Baccalaureate Authorized school.
Opened the district's first Dual Immersion program, Heredia-Arriaga School, in fall of 2023.
Continues partnerships with American River College to expand Dual Enrollment opportunities for high school students.
Continues to provide access to take the PSAT and SAT at no cost to students during the school day at their respective high schools.
For the last three years, NUSD has paid the first CSU and UC application fee for students eligible to apply.
California School Board Association (CSBA) presented the district with Golden Bell Award (2022) for best practices in Career Technical Education.
10 Career Technical Education Pathways, including the addition of Cosmetology and Music Production within the last five years.
Discovery High School recognized as a Model Continuation High School.
Added full-time social workers at all schools to support the increasing needs of students and families, and an additional social worker dedicated to the needs of Foster and Unhoused youth.
Launched the Natomas Mobile Health Clinic,c which travels to provide basic health care needs for youth.
Grand opening of the new B. Teri Burns Health Clinic in fall of 2024 to provide more options for families to access affordable healthcare.
Opened the Welcome Center in August 2024 to create a one-stop shop for families to get support with health, enrollment, transportation, translation services, attendance issues, and more.
Developed a Diverse Teacher Recruitment Program and Aspiring Leaders Program that identifies a pipeline of new teachers and administrators who reflect Natomas’ diverse student population and who have life experiences that will benefit all student groups
English Language Development (ELD) Apprentice program to develop Quality Teaching for English Learners (Certified QTEL Teachers)
Installed NUSD Connect, Wi-Fi towers at each school, to provide internet access at home to families who need it at no cost
1:1 access for Chromebooks, allowing all students to take technology home each day with access to academic and social-emotional supports such as virtual tutoring and social skills groups
Continued community-support for the enhancement of school facilities with the passage of Measure J and Measure L school bond projects to fund construction, renovation, security, and other projects
