West Sonoma County Union High School District

462 Johnson St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472-3431
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,647 students in West Sonoma County Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in West Sonoma County Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,647 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

West Sonoma County Union High School District, which is ranked #220 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#359 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Sonoma County Union High  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Sonoma County Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Sonoma County Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Sonoma County Union High  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
29 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
436 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
25 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,018 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
62%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
4
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
4
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
3
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
431
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
406
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
403
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,471 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,540 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Sonoma County Union High  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of West Sonoma County Union High  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,471
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Sonoma County Union High  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,540
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Sonoma County Union High  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Sonoma County Union High School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6950 Analy Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,533 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Laguna High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 824-6484
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Sonoma County Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
462 Johnson St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-7911
Grades: K-12
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Sonoma County Union High School District?
West Sonoma County Union High School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,647 students.
What is the rank of West Sonoma County Union High School District?
West Sonoma County Union High School District is ranked #220 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Sonoma County Union High School District?
62% of West Sonoma County Union High School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Sonoma County Union High School District?
West Sonoma County Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is West Sonoma County Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,540 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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