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.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
61%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,106. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,684 is less than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,417
$20,106
Spending / Student
$12,684
$18,517
Best Sutter Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte View High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2665 Acacia St.
Sutter, CA 95982
(530) 822-5161
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 $12,684 is less than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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