Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep vs Summit Public School: Tamalpais
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
629 students
Summit Public School: Tamalpais
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 7–12
629 students
| Measure | Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Sacramento, California | Summit Public School: Tamalpais Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 1,343 | #950 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3685 of 16,910 | #14174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 629 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Sacramento | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 26.1).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 78.2%).
- •Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 25.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep better than Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
On the Success Index (US), Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep ranks higher (68.5 vs 26.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep: 629. Summit Public School: Tamalpais: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep and Summit Public School: Tamalpais rank in California?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep is 136th of 1,343 and Summit Public School: Tamalpais is 950th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).