Serving 880 students in grades 9-12, Sonora 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sonora High School's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
880 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonora High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonora High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3525 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sonora Union High School District
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 #3525 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sonora High School often compared to?
Sonora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% 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 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sonora High School?
880 students attend Sonora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sonora High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 High School?
Sonora High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Sonora Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
- Highly involved and caring teachers.
- Close on-campus community
- Excelent academic opportunities, learning from very skilled teachers.
- Excelent athletic opportunities, with devoted coaches and support networks.
- Simply a great school, with many opportunities to enrich a student's life, located in a supportive community.
-I loved this school.
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