Sutter Union High School District

2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sutter Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in Sutter Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sutter Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
760 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sutter Union High School District, which is ranked #688 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#689 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

63%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
29%
98%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
23.3%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
4%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
27%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
5%

Showing 1999–2011. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% White
61%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,493 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$13 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,354
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,493
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Sutter Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte View High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Sutter Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sutter Union High School District?
Sutter Union High School District manages 2 public schools serving 760 students.
What is the rank of Sutter Union High School District?
Sutter Union High School District is ranked #688 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sutter Union High School District?
61% of Sutter Union High School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sutter Union High School District?
Sutter Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sutter Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,493 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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