Serving 35 students in grades 10-12, Dario Cassina High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dario Cassina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dario Cassina High School's student population of 35 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dario Cassina High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dario Cassina High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dario Cassina High School's ranking?
Dario Cassina High School is ranked #9188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dario Cassina High School?
The graduation rate of Dario Cassina High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dario Cassina High School?
35 students attend Dario Cassina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dario Cassina High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dario Cassina High School?
Dario Cassina High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dario Cassina High School offer ?
Dario Cassina High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Dario Cassina High School part of?
Dario Cassina High School is part of Sonora Union High School District.
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