School Profile · Sacramento
Sheldon High: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Sheldon posts 48% meeting the standard against 35% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
8333 Kingsbridge Drive, 95829·Elk Grove Unified·Sacramento·Grades 9-12·2,368 students·61% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(916) 681-7500
Scope Score
57
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #549 statewide · #4 of 14 in Elk Grove Unified
Sheldon High scores 57 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 68th percentile of 1,739 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “48% proficient” and call it done. Sheldon deserves a closer read. The school sits in Sacramento, where three in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 63.1% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
The story this school is actually telling
Proficient by 11th grade
48%
State 35%
Graduate
96%
State 88%
Pass an AP exam
39%
State 36%
Of 100 students here: 48 are proficient by 11th grade → 96 graduate → 39 pass an AP exam. The gaps between those bars are the questions to ask.
63.1%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Sheldon's most underrated number
63.1% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Sheldon low-income: 63.1%State low-income: 38.2%
The 7 things our score weighs
Graduation rate
95.9%
State 87.6%
8.3pp above state avg
Exceeded standard
21.5%
State 15.5%
6.0pp above state avg
College readiness
39.2%
State 35.5%
AP exam pass rate above state avg
Met or exceeded
47.6%
State 34.6%
12.9pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
18.2%
State 32.1%
13.9pp below state avg
Suspension rate
5.6%
State 4.0%
1.5pp above state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
17.7%
State 17.7%
0.0pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
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High School
Sheldon High
57/100
This school
Feeder patterns derived from NCES attendance boundary data. Boundaries are approximate and may have changed — verify with your school district for current assignments.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 49
Pleasant Grove High
Elk Grove Unified · 2.2 mi
Strong
72/100
Calvine High
Elk Grove Unified · 1.6 mi
Needs Support
25/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic25.4%
White9.9%
Asian36.3%
Black11.0%
Other17.4%
GenderFemale 48.1%Male 51.9%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
2,368
918 above CA avg (~1,450)
Free/Reduced Lunch
61%
2pp below CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
1 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,690
District avg: $12,179 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
17.7% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$58,060 – $117,527
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Sheldon High in Sacramento, 63.1% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 45.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Sheldon High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 17.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (28.9% Math proficient); Asian students (76.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 52.3 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 363 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · Foster Youth+28.9pp
47.1% vs 18.2% overall · n=17
Suspension · Foster Youth+20.7pp
26.3% vs 5.6% overall · n=19
ELA · English Learner−52.3pp
13.0% vs 65.4% overall · n=46
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−31.1pp
0.0% vs 31.1% overall · n=46
Math · Disabilities−23.3pp
6.5% vs 29.8% overall · n=31
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−11.8pp
0.0% vs 11.8% overall · n=31
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income363 tested
ELA 63.1%·Math 28.9%· +17.8pp vs district
Asian237 tested
ELA 76.0%·Math 40.5%· +14.2pp vs district
Hispanic131 tested
ELA 58.8%·Math 17.7%· +15.4pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$105K
$20K above CA median
Median Home Value
$621K
$38K below CA median
Bachelor's+
32%
3pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
13.9 years avg experience
108 teachers · 6% first-year · 1% second-year
Teacher Credentials
95% fully credentialed
AP Courses Offered
14 AP courses
133 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Graduation rate · 25%
95.9%
↑ vs CA 87.6% · 60th pctile
Exceeded standard · 22%
21.5%
↑ vs CA 15.5% · 56th pctile
College readiness · 20%
39.2%
↑ vs CA 35.5% · 52th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
47.6%
↑ vs CA 34.6% · 59th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
18.2%
↑ vs CA 32.1% · 61th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
5.6%
↓ vs CA 4.0% · 43th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
17.7%
↓ vs CA 17.7% · 55th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 569 | 31% | 34% | 19% | 16% | 65% | +18 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 541 | 12% | 18% | 28% | 42% | 30% | +6 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 568 | 10% | 34% | 49% | 7% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 363 | 63.1% | +18 | +25 |
| Asian | 237 | 76.0% | +14 | +2 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 131 | 58.8% | +15 | +20 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon High ← | — | 57 | 21.5% | 47.6% | — | 5.6% |
| Pleasant Grove High | 2.2 mi | 72 | 38.9% | 66.1% | — | 3.5% |
| Calvine High | 1.6 mi | 25 | 1.4% | 5.6% | — | 3.9% |
| California average | — | 47 | 15.5% | 34.6% | — | 4.0% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Graduation Rate
95.9%
AP Exam Prepared
39.2%
A-G Completion
51.2%
A-G are the 15 courses (across 7 subjects) required for UC/CSU eligibility
College-Going Rate
77.7%
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #464 → #506 → #503 → #559 → #549
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,739 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Sheldon High a good high school?
Sheldon High has a Scope Score of 57 out of 100, placing it in the 68th percentile of California high schools and ranked #549 statewide. 21.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.0 percentage points above the California average of 15.5%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Sheldon High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 47.6% of students at Sheldon High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 21.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 21.5% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 1,110 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Sheldon High rank in California?
Sheldon High ranks #549 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 68th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Sheldon High?
18.2% of students at Sheldon High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 32.1%. The suspension rate is 5.6%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Sheldon High compare to other schools in Sacramento?
Sheldon High scores 57/100 (68th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 2,368 students. Use the schools in Sacramento page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Sheldon High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Sheldon High in Sacramento, 63.1% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 45.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Sheldon High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 17.8 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (28.9% Math proficient); Asian students (76.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 52.3 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 363 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.