How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sheldon High | Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Sacramento, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,368 | 1,622 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 19.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.0% | 54.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Sheldon High | Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,975 | $16,975 |
| District | Elk Grove Unified | Elk Grove Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sheldon High | Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.9% | 4.4% |
| African American | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.4% | 45.6% |
| Asian | 42.4% | 31.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Multiracial | 8.9% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sheldon High | Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 338.3:1 | 324.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 42.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 79 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.