Sheldon High School is a rural public high school in Sheldon, Iowa, serving students of the Sheldon Community School District in grades 9-12. The school mascot is the Orab, a portmanteau of the school colors, orange and black.
Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Sheldon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheldon High School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sheldon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#572 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Orabs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheldon High School's ranking?
Sheldon High School is ranked #572 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheldon High School?
The graduation rate of Sheldon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sheldon High School?
345 students attend Sheldon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sheldon High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheldon High School?
Sheldon High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheldon High School offer ?
Sheldon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sheldon High School part of?
Sheldon High School is part of Sheldon Comm School District.
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