Sheldon High School

8333 Kingsbridge Drive

School District

Elk Grove Unified
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 07, 2024

My child is learning an extended amount in each course he's in. He wants to strive to the best of this ability. The teachers are supportive, the counselors' are always available, and the staff are responsive to the needs and concerns of both student and parent(s).
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2017

The school seems to forget students that struggle and students with disabilities.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2016

This is the second child I have sent to this school. The first one even though not the best learner, was given electives over and over again instead of being assigned to make up classes since the classes he needed to retake were over crowded. So basically they put the child in the next step of history, even though the child didn't pass the last history class. This caused my son to have to take after school classes, and online classes... but due to his counselor the child did graduate. Now with my second son, he is passing all of his classes and was late one time due to my car breaking down. I live in Roseville and commute him to school in Elk Grove every morning. (His dad is in the district and is the only reason he attends this school). He is now being advised he will have to serve a 3 hour detention due to my car breaking down and him being 45 min late to school. This school district used to be great. At least when I went there, and year by year the schools in the district are deteriorating. They are overcrowded, and the staff does not seem to care. (Other than the counselor). If I didnt love my child and want him to graduate with the friends that he has been going to school with all his life, I would pull him from the school. But he only has 1 1/2 years left. My advise, moving to Elk Grove for the schools, no longer the best decisions.
Submitted by student on May 31, 2016

The staff is extremely supportive and motivational. From Miss Tweedy's happy spirited personality that never fails to make you smile to Mrs. King's way of getting you back on track if you somehow fall off the wagon so to speak. The counsellors are incredible individuals, motivating and stressing the importance of graduation even if you have other plans besides college afterwards. The best part is, they are not judge mental. Sheldon staff is the most open-minded and accepting group of people I have ever met, I truly mean it when I say they are a blessing.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2014

Two roads diverged in the woods, one leading to Pleasant Grove and one leading to Sheldon, and I took the road less travelled and that has made all of the difference. Sheldon is an amazing school that has something to offer every student and where every student, not just the conformists, are respected. My high achieving daughter is thriving and feels challenged by the curriculum. Her teachers are responsive to emails and questions and all of her academic teachers provide tutoring several times a week. The counseling staff is great. Because it is a large school, I prefer that my child be in an academy, and there were several excellent academies to choose from. She chose Performing Arts, and it gives her a sense of belonging, and a smaller school within a school. There is tremendous diversity at the school , and many of the students come from the largely working class neighborhoods surrounding the school. Yes, this means there is less parent involvement, but parents are working and there kids aren't entitled. As a parent I appreciate the academics and I don't have to spend my hard earned money on fancy clothes for my daughter to fit in. Take the road less travelled.
Submitted by student on June 08, 2013

I would choose this high school again and again if given the choice. My 4 years here were the "best years" I think I could've gotten out of high school. The security and lunch ladies really care about us, staff is fun and they care about you succeeding and the counselors/staff prepare you for college. The organizations and clubs on campus are countless and awesome. I was apart of students helping students, Precision dance/drill team, and yearbook. It is easy to get involved on campus. Very diverse campus - you should see our annual multicultural show! The student-community on campus IS a community. I think SHS strives for a safe campus and it is. Look up SHS basketball - they shine for the athletics department and football games are always so fun. School spirit is high - there is a lot of pride in being a husky... I loved Sheldon - I hope others choose this school as well.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2013

This high school has to be one of the best high schools in all of Elk Grove. My daughter went to Sheldon High School and now goes to a UC college. They really help you prepare for college and the teacher and principal involvement is great! I love this high school.
Submitted by parent on March 28, 2013

Excellent in communication, safety, and education. The teachers encourage parent inclusion and work well with students.
Submitted by student on September 14, 2012

Compared to other schools in the area, Sheldon is fairly well-rounded. As you get into the higher level classes, the teachers tend to gravitate towards two extremes: very conservative and very liberal. They are more keen on communicating their personal beliefs through the school curriculum, for better or worse. The campus security is extremely lax concerning electronics. Of the 6 or so security staff on campus, only 1 or 2 will take away your phone. Most teachers won't care either, especially in grades 11 and 12. Behavior issues are intolerable, however. Both teachers and students frown upon immaturity and there aren't any cliques of people that indulge in causing trouble. Everyone is pretty chill. And those that aren't so chill usually disappear before 11th grade. The biggest problem is that non-AP teachers don't take academics as seriously as they should. In some classes, they practically serve you an A on a silver platter. This is especially true in Art, CP English, and any CP Social Studies class. Overall, it's a good social campus with average academics. What you get out is determined by what you put in, not by your grade.