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Healdsburg Unified

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 55.2/100

Healdsburg Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 55.2/100 — 11.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Healdsburg High at 65/100, where 24.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $20,989 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.2
42.1 – 65.3
Avg Exceeded %
22.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
58.3/100
127.4%11.9%
MiddleDeveloping
42.1/100
114.6%20.8%
HighSolid
65.3/100
124.8%32.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Healdsburg Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
58.3
avg score · 1 school
Middle
42.1
avg score · 1 school
Healdsburg Junior High
Developing
42/100
High
65.3
avg score · 1 school
Healdsburg High
Solid
65/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Healdsburg Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 65.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +20.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 23.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.7%, 3.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Healdsburg High leads the district at 65 with 24.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Healdsburg Unified

1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Healdsburg Unified is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
67.6%
White
29.4%
Asian
0.7%
Black
0.2%
Other
2.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
68%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Healdsburg Unified spends $20,989 per student in current expenditures — $6,175 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$20,989
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,317
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 29.2%
$16,248 → $20,989
Spending Efficiency
2.63
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 39%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$75,626–$136,902
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
80
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (1)

Healdsburg Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.3 — 14.5 points above the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +20.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Healdsburg Elementary with a Scope Score of 58 and 27.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Healdsburg Elementary
Healdsburg Unified Growth Engine
27.4%Solid
58/100

Middle Schools (1)

Healdsburg Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.1 — 1.6 points near the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -3.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Healdsburg Junior High with a Scope Score of 42 and 14.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Healdsburg Junior High
Healdsburg Unified Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
42/100

High Schools (1)

Healdsburg Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 65.3 — 17.8 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Healdsburg High with a Scope Score of 65 and 24.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Healdsburg High
Healdsburg Unified Building Momentum
24.8%Solid
65/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Healdsburg Unified

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Healdsburg Unified a good school district?
Healdsburg Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.2/100, which is 11.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Healdsburg Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Healdsburg Unified is Healdsburg High with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 24.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Healdsburg Unified spend per student?
Healdsburg Unified spends $20,989 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Healdsburg Unified?
Teacher salaries in Healdsburg Unified range from $75,626–$136,902 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.