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Sheldon High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Sacramento, California · Elk Grove Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,368
Student:Teacher22.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch62%
Title INo
Sheldon
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
2,368
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
62%-3.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Sheldon High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Sacramento, California. The school enrolls 2,368 students. It is part of the Elk Grove Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.3:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictElk Grove Unified
County6067
CitySacramento
ZIP95829
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061233007226

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,368
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino25.8%
Black / African American38.6%
Asian12.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
Two or More Races6.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
25.8%
Black
38.6%
Asian
12.6%
Two+
6.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %62%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)