Sonora High School
- Sonora High School serves 1,941 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Sonora High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Sonora High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sonora High School's student population of 1,941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,941 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sonora High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Sonora High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2224 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 18% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fullerton Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sonora High School is La Habra High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sierra Vista Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Habra Sierra Vista Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 512 students
0.8 miles
1800 E. Whittier Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2359 0.8 3-5 512 - La Habra Washington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 814 students
0.8 miles
716 E. La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2374 0.8 6-8 814 - La Habra Ladera Palma Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 436 students
1.1 miles
2151 E. Brookdale Ave.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2348 1.1 K-2 436 - La Habra Arbolita Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 447 students
1.2 miles
1001 E. Brookdale Ave.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2352 1.2 K-3 447 - Brea Arovista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 447 students
1.2 miles
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185 1.2 K-6 447
School Reviews
| 5 The faculty and students of Sonora High School are all very warm and inviting. The general feel of the school is very welcoming and it becomes very evident that the school is full of dedicated, nice, hard working, caring, genuine people. The academics are great especially the IB program that the school offers.Also the campus is very clean, which is great. Their are many differnt programs that students can get involved in and all the sports are very good too. Overall the school is fantastic and i am very happy with the quality work that it produces. - Posted by Parent - jrosa |
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