Top 5 Best Sonora Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,581 students in Sonora, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sonora, CA are Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Gold Rush Home Study Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonora, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sonora have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Sonora, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sonora High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sonora, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gold Ridge Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12784 Just Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Sonora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
430 N. Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 919 students
Rank: #33.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Grades: K-12
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Tuolumne County Community/isp
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 S. Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Tuolumne County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2054
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Rank: #66.
Theodore Bird High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S. Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #77.
Dario Cassina High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S. Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Grades: 10-12
| 64 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sonora, California

Sonora, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
251 S. Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
18755 Standard Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-1083
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
19401 Susan Way
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
175 South Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-8710
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
830 Greenley Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
251 South Barretta St
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-0423
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
610 S. Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
21125 School Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
21125 School Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Sonora, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sonora, CA include Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Gold Rush Home Study Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Sonora?
7 public high schools are located in Sonora.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonora?
Sonora public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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