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Sheldon High

Elk Grove Unified · Sacramento County · 8333 Kingsbridge Drive, Sacramento, CA 95829-6085

(916) 681-7500

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7/10
#415
Rank 415 out of 1,227
Top 34%
English Language Arts7/10 · #460 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #468 · 62nd percentile
Science8/10 · #298 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sheldon High sits in the fast-growing Elk Grove corridor on Sacramento's southeastern edge, where newer subdivisions and a strong sense of suburban community have made this corner of the region one of the more family-friendly pockets in the greater metro. The school punches a little above its weight in science, which stands out for families with kids eyeing STEM pathways, and its overall solid standing puts it comfortably in the upper tier of Sacramento County's public high schools. It tends to appeal to families who want a grounded, community-rooted school experience without the intensity of the more hyper-competitive districts closer to the Bay Area.

Student Demographics

556 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
232 (42%)
Hispanic
127 (23%)
African American
72 (13%)
White
52 (9%)
Multiple Races
37 (7%)
Filipino
30 (5%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners87 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged363 (65%)
Students with Disabilities50 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,368
Enrollment
109
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
31
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

10
AP Courses
offered
16.8%
AP Participation
of students
418
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Huskies · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

24
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1478 · 33rd percentile

57 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.