Top 10 Best Tuolumne County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 2,295 students in Tuolumne County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Tuolumne County, CA are Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuolumne County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tuolumne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Tuolumne County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, 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 Tuolumne County (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.
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Summerville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tioga High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19304 Ferretti Rd.
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-4763
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Springs High School
Magnet School
25910 Long Barn Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Long Barn High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
25910 Long Barn Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain High School
Magnet School
2 Pinecrest Sch Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 965-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Fork High School
Magnet School
25611 Lyons Dam Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-5672
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
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Tuolumne County 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
13444 Red Hill Rd.
Chinese Camp, CA 95309
(209) 984-5421
Grades: K-6
| 14 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
18299 Fifth Ave
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
175 South Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-8710
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
20300 Soulsbyville Rd
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
19177 Highway 120
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7846
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
20300 Soulsbyville Rd
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
30433 Old Strawberry Rd
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 965-3521
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
25611 Lyons Dam Rd.
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 532-0202
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
18451 Carter St
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4291
Grades: 7-8
| 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
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
18815 Manzanita Dr
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
18815 Manzanita Dr.
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Grades: 5-8
| 127 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Tuolumne County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tuolumne County, CA include Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Tuolumne County?
14 public high schools are located in Tuolumne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuolumne County?
Tuolumne County 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).
Which public high schools in Tuolumne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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