The Sutter Union High School District is a school district that operates Brittian Elementary School and Sutter Union High School, both located in the settlement of Sutter, Sutter County, California. The district is separate from the district that governs most schools in the Yuba-Sutter area.
Serving 734 students in grades 9-12, Sutter Union High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sutter High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sutter school district, covering approximately 241.1 square miles in Sutter, CA. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 12 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 23.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutter Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sutter Union High School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutter Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutter Union High School is 0.55, 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
#3677 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutter Union High School's ranking?
Sutter Union High School is ranked #3677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sutter Union High School often compared to?
Sutter Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sutter Union High School?
The graduation rate of Sutter Union High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Sutter Union High School?
734 students attend Sutter Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sutter Union High School 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?
Sutter Union High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sutter Union High School offer ?
Sutter Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sutter Union High School part of?
Sutter Union High School is part of Sutter Union High School District.
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