Elk Grove High School is a public four-year high school located in Elk Grove, California, in the United States. It is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District and serves the southeast end of Elk Grove that is to the right of California State Route 99 and below Sheldon Road.
Serving 1,692 students in grades 9-12, Elk Grove High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elk Grove High School's student population of 1,692 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
School Rankings
Elk Grove High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Grove High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3031 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Thundering Herd
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Grove High School's ranking?
Elk Grove High School is ranked #3031 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Elk Grove High School often compared to?
Elk Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Elk Grove High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elk Grove High School?
1,692 students attend Elk Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Elk Grove High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Grove High School?
Elk Grove High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elk Grove High School offer ?
Elk Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elk Grove High School part of?
Elk Grove High School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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