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Elk Grove Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 20,623 students in Elk Grove Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Elk Grove Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Elk Grove Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
67 Schools
2,814 Schools
# Students
62,434 Students
2,138,919 Students
# Teachers
2,747 Teachers
100,723 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elk Grove Unified School District, which is ranked #521 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
36%
11%
% Hispanic
28%
56%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
15%
22%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,064 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,048 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$941 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$877 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,064
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,048
$18,399
Best Elk Grove Unified School District Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9531 Bond Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-0230
Gr: 9-12 | 2,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6400 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8150
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 2,659 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Cosumnes Oaks High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8350 Lotz Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7670
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 683-7670
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Elk Grove High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 Elk Grove-florin Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7741
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7741
Gr: 9-12 | 1,692 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 681-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Laguna Creek High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Vicino Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1339
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1339
Gr: 9-12 | 2,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Valley High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Ehrhardt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 689-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Gr: K-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Elk Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10065 Atkins Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-1653
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916) 714-1653
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Monterey Trail High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8661 Power Inn Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 688-0050
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 688-0050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Daylor (William) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Orange Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 427-5428
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Florin High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7956 Cottonwood Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,663 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Jessie Baker
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8850 Southside Ave.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7703
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7703
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Calvine High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8333 Vintage Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7502
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 689-7502
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rio Cazadero High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7825 Grandstaff Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-3058
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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