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Sonoma County school performance
West Sonoma County Union High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among California school districts.
58.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 40.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.2% |
| District Reading Rank | 226 / 977 (77th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 326 / 977 (67th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Spend per Student | $18,589 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 1,555 |
| Low-Income Students | 658 (41.9%) |
| English Learners | 46 (2.9%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 5.1 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 14.9 points over the full period.
•Math +14.9 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
L. Buchner Vice President - Area 5 Board of Trustees [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
S. Chernila Trustee - Clerk - Area 1 Board of Trustees [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
J. Fernandes Trustee - Area 3 Board of Trustees [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Linda Tighe Helton Trustee - Area 2 Board of Trustees [email protected] | 2024 | 2028 |
R. Kuteira Trustee - Area 4 Board of Trustees [email protected] | N/A | N/A |
Expand for details on low-income and english learner performance
Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 19.9 points in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 23.2 points in math. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does West Sonoma County Union High rank in California?
West Sonoma County Union High ranks No. 226 of 977 in reading and No. 326 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in West Sonoma County Union High compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 48.8%, compared with 45.3% at a typical California high district. In math, it is 29.5%, compared with 19.5%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with West Sonoma County Union High?
High districts in Sonoma County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| West Sonoma County Union HighThis district | 40.2% | 58.1% |
| Petaluma Joint Union High | 39.4% | 57.1% |
| Santa Rosa High | 25.6% | 42.2% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 74 California high districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
