Pleasant Grove High vs Sheldon High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Grove High
Elk Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,536 students
Sheldon High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,368 students
| Measure | Pleasant Grove High Elk Grove, California | Sheldon High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,343 | #486 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3256 of 16,910 | #9769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,536 | 2,368 |
| Enrollment | 2,536 | 2,368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 35% |
| city | Elk Grove | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Grove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 44.7).
- •Pleasant Grove High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 35%).
- •Pleasant Grove High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Pleasant Grove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 61.5%).
- •Sheldon High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.4).
- •Pleasant Grove High is the larger school with 2,536 students compared with 2,368.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pleasant Grove High better than Sheldon High?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Grove High ranks higher (70.2 vs 44.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pleasant Grove High and Sheldon High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Grove High: 2,536. Sheldon High: 2,368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Grove High and Sheldon High rank in California?
Pleasant Grove High is 109th of 1,343 and Sheldon High is 486th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).