Welcome to C.K. McClatchy High School—a California Distinguished High School and 2007-08 Gold Award “School on the Move!”

Our school proudly serves 2,000 students with a mission to prepare students to be academically proficient learners and technology users, creative critical thinkers, and socially responsible future citizens in a nurturing and safe environment—one that is academically challenging with high expectations for all students.

As the “oldest high school” in the city of Sacramento, McClatchy High School has established a tradition of academic excellence, athletic competitiveness, and unwavering school spirit and pride in the cardinal red and white.

This excellence and pride is demonstrated everyday in every classroom and with the achievements of our students, staff, and parents. CKM has met and exceeded its state Academic Performance Index (API) and the federal Adequate Yearly Progress (No Child Left Behind) with all students making significant gains. Our parent volunteers are an integral component of the CKM Lion community. Boasting the largest PTSA membership of the schools in our district, parents work hard to support both the academic and extra-curricular activities on our campus!

Students may sample advanced placement courses in all content areas—English, the sciences, mathematics, world languages, and the social sciences. After-school options and extra-curricular activities include over 35 clubs, athletic teams for all seasons, and the performing arts as well. Seniors who are offered awards, grants, and scholarships in excess of $2 million, attend colleges and universities from across the country and pursue successful careers achieving their personal life goals.

Please tour our re-designed website and learn more about the C. K. McClatchy High School family. Join us for the many fine activities and events sponsored throughout this school year and experience with us the tradition of excellence and CKM Lions’ Pride!