Sheldon High

8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829

2,492 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sheldon High School, located in the Vineyard area of South Sacramento, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. Known for its comprehensive academic environment, the school offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both university education and the workforce. The campus fosters a competitive and spirited environment, supported by a robust athletics program and numerous student-led clubs that encourage community engagement and school pride.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Sheldon High is notable for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive campus culture. The school emphasizes college and career readiness through various support services, including counseling and academic intervention programs. With a sprawling campus that serves as a hub for the local community, Sheldon remains a prominent institution in the Elk Grove district, recognized for balancing high-stakes academics with a focus on student development and extracurricular achievement.

2,492

Total Students

109.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheldon High
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	647
Black	301
Asian	1,017
Two or More	178
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	45

Asian
1,017 (40.8 %)
Hispanic
647 (26.0 %)
Black
301 (12.1 %)
White
287 (11.5 %)
Two or More
178 (7.1 %)
Pacific Islander
45 (1.8 %)
American Indian
17 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)681-7500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	258

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 618

Grade 10 643

Grade 11 628

Grade 12 603