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Elk Grove High

High School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA

An Elk Grove Unified high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9800 Elk Grove-Florin Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624

  • Math 27% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation28.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$15,966
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Elk Grove High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elk Grove High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$121,269

Median home value

$603,700

Median rent

$1,960/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
28.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jessie BakerEnrollment path unverified4.2K–120.4 mi168Compare →
Wilson Academy OnlinePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.0 mi83Compare →
Cosumnes Oaks HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–121.3 mi2,151Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Elk Grove Unified

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#39 of 67
District spending per student
$15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elk Grove High is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elk Grove High

Elk Grove High is a public high school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 1,692 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,230 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elk Grove High

What grades does Elk Grove High serve?

Elk Grove High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elk Grove High?

Elk Grove High has an enrollment of approximately 1,692 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove High?

The student-teacher ratio at Elk Grove High is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elk Grove High rank in CA?

Elk Grove High ranks #5,230 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Elk Grove High's MySchoolScout rating?

Elk Grove High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elk Grove High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Grove High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elk Grove High a charter school?

No, Elk Grove High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elk Grove High a Title I school?

No, Elk Grove High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Grove High?

37.1% of students at Elk Grove High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,692
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 95624)
68,036
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95624; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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