Serving 1,730 students in grades 9-12, Sonora High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sonora High School's student population of 1,730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sonora High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonora High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1555 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonora High School's ranking?
Sonora High School is ranked #1555 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sonora High School often compared to?
Sonora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny Hills High School, La Habra High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonora High School?
The graduation rate of Sonora High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sonora High School?
1,730 students attend Sonora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sonora High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonora High School?
Sonora High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sonora High School offer ?
Sonora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sonora High School part of?
Sonora High School is part of Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2009
The faculty and students of Sonora High School are all very warm and inviting. The general feel of the school is very welcoming and it becomes very evident that the school is full of dedicated, nice, hard working, caring, genuine people. The academics are great especially the IB program that the school offers.Also the campus is very clean, which is great. Their are many differnt programs that students can get involved in and all the sports are very good too. Overall the school is fantastic and i am very happy with the quality work that it produces.
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