Sheldon High School or SHS is a 9th–12th grade college-preparatory high school located in unincorporated Vineyard, California, a southeast suburb of Sacramento that is also north of Elk Grove. The school was established in 1997 as part of the Elk Grove Unified School District.
Serving 2,415 students in grades 9-12, Sheldon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheldon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sheldon High School's student population of 2,415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Sheldon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3495 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheldon High School's ranking?
Sheldon High School is ranked #3495 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sheldon High School often compared to?
Sheldon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheldon High School?
The graduation rate of Sheldon High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
2,415 students attend Sheldon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sheldon High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sheldon High School offer ?
Sheldon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheldon High School part of?
Sheldon High School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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