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8333 Kingsbridge Drive, Sacramento, CA 95829-6085
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 35.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 532/1,596 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 428/1,596 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,368 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,456 (61.5%) |
| English Learners | 263 (11.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.7 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period. Math rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period.
•Math +5.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
61.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 61% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
35.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 36.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sheldon High compare within the district?
Sheldon High is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Elk Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sheldon High rank in California?
Sheldon High ranks No. 532 of 1,596 in reading and No. 428 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sheldon High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 9 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.5% meet the reading standard and 33.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sheldon High compare with other schools in Sacramento?
Sheldon High is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Sacramento with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SacramentoHow does Sheldon High compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Sheldon High is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 48 9–12 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon HighThis school | 35.3% | 61.7% |
| Florin High | 18.4% | 43.9% |
| Valley High | 24.2% | 43.6% |
