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#1719 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 18% in state

Pleasant Grove High

High School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA

An Elk Grove Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

9531 Bond Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624

  • Math 56% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+28.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation28.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$15,966
Chronic Absenteeism10.9%

Students at Pleasant Grove High score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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

26.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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
28.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·22 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilson Academy OnlinePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.9 mi83Compare →
Sheldon HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–122.1 mi2,415Compare →
Jessie BakerEnrollment path unverified4.2K–122.3 mi168Compare →
Elk Grove HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–122.5 mi1,692Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Elk Grove Unified

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#12 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

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

About Pleasant Grove High

Pleasant Grove High is a public high school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 2,512 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,719 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Grove High

What grades does Pleasant Grove High serve?

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

How many students attend Pleasant Grove High?

Pleasant Grove High has an enrollment of approximately 2,512 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove High is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Grove High rank in CA?

Pleasant Grove High ranks #1,719 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Pleasant Grove High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Grove High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Pleasant Grove High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Grove High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pleasant Grove High a charter school?

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

Is Pleasant Grove High a Title I school?

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

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

26.6% of students at Pleasant 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
2,512
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
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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