For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,085 students in Sonora Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sonora Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,085 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Sonora Union High School District, which is ranked #805 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#891 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
705 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
65%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
284
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,030 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$16,135
$19,942
Spending / Student (19-20)
$14,030
$18,366
Best Sonora Union High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonora High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 North Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: #22.
Theodore Bird High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Dario Cassina High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Grades: 10-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sonora Union High School District?
Sonora Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,085 students.
What is the rank of Sonora Union High School District?
Sonora Union High School District is ranked #805 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonora Union High School District?
65% of Sonora Union High School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sonora Union High School District?
Sonora Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sonora Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,030 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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