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.

Elk Grove is the second oldest high school in Sacramento County.

Elk Grove High School is a member of the Division 1 Delta League.

To date, Elk Grove has had 16[3] alumni make it to the major leagues.

In 2022, the Thundering Herd’s men’s basketball team won the Division 2 California State Championship.