Sheldon High School
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
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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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