Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep School

3700 Del Paso Road

School District

Natomas Unified
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on 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!
Submitted by parent on 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.
Submitted by parent on 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.
Submitted by parent on 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.
Submitted by parent on 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.
Submitted by parent on 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.
Submitted by parent on 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.
Submitted by teacher on 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.
Submitted by other on October 13, 2017

The faculty plays favorites and deliberately prevents some students from succeeding at the school.
Submitted by student on January 15, 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.
Submitted by student on January 15, 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.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 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.
Submitted by student on December 19, 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
Submitted by parent on October 12, 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.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 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.
Submitted by student on April 09, 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.
Submitted by student on November 29, 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