Best Sonora Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,496 students in Sonora, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sonora, CA are Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Gold Rush Home Study Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sonora, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sonora have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Sonora, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sonora High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sonora, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Ridge Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12784 Justice Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Sonora High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
430 North Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Gr: K-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Tuolumne County Community/isp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Tuolumne County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Dario Cassina High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Gr: 10-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Theodore Bird High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sonora, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sonora, CA include Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Gold Rush Home Study Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Sonora?
7 public high schools are located in Sonora.
What is the racial composition of students in Sonora?
Sonora public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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