Sheldon High School

8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829

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Tel: (916) 681-7500

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Sheldon High School serves 2,598 students in grades 9-12.

Sheldon High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,598 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Sheldon High School's student population of 2,598 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,598 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

109 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sheldon High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sheldon High School is 0.75, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1290 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

41%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

64%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

39%

12%

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Hispanic

26%

56%

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Black

12%

White

14%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.75

0.63

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Graduation Rate

96%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Elk Grove Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheldon High School's ranking?

Sheldon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sheldon High School?

The graduation rate of Sheldon High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Sheldon High School?

2,598 students attend Sheldon High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Sheldon High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheldon High School?

Sheldon High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,598 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education