Serving 782 students in grades 9-12, Sutter High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sutter High School's student population of 782 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sutter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutter High School is 0.54, 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
#3355 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
28%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutter High School's ranking?
Sutter High School is ranked #3355 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutter High School often compared to?
Sutter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sutter High School?
The graduation rate of Sutter High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sutter High School?
782 students attend Sutter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sutter High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutter High School?
Sutter High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sutter High School offer ?
Sutter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sutter High School part of?
Sutter High School is part of Sutter Union High School District.
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