Sonora High School
- Sonora High School serves 1,884 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Sonora High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sonora High School's student population of 1,884 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,884 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sonora High School's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sonora High School is 0.47, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2245 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 19% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fullerton Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 519 students
0.8 miles
1800 E. Whittier Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562)690-2359 0.8 3-5 519 - La Habra Washington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 841 students
0.8 miles
716 E. La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562)690-2374 0.8 6-8 841 - La Habra Ladera Palma Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 417 students
1.1 miles
2151 E. Brookdale Ave.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562)690-2348 1.1 K-2 417 - La Habra Arbolita Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 375 students
1.2 miles
1001 E. Brookdale Ave.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562)690-2352 1.2 K-2 375 - Brea Arovista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 458 students
1.2 miles
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714)529-2185 1.2 K-6 458
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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