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430 North Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370-5526
Summary
Sonora High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 31.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 594/1,596 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 519/1,596 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 880 |
| Low-Income Students | 340 (38.6%) |
| English Learners | 19 (2.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.5 points from last year and fell 7.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period.
•Math +4.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 29%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
31.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sonora High compare within the district?
Sonora High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Sonora Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sonora High rank in California?
Sonora High ranks No. 594 of 1,596 in reading and No. 519 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Sonora High compare with other schools in Sonora?
Sonora High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Sonora with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SonoraHow does Sonora High compare with other schools in Tuolumne County?
Sonora High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Tuolumne County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tuolumne CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sonora HighThis school | 31.0% | 59.2% |
| Theodore Bird High | 8.7% | 40.9% |
