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 2,368 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheldon High serves the western part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheldon High School's student population of 2,368 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,368 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Motto
Every Day is a Great Day to Be a Husky!
School Rankings
Sheldon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 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
#3245 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
42%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheldon High School's ranking?
Sheldon High School is ranked #3245 out of 9,523 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
2,368 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, 10% of students are White, 9% 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 22:1, 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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