Healdsburg Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 58.3/100 | 1 | 27.4% | 11.9% |
| Middle | Developing 42.1/100 | 1 | 14.6% | 20.8% |
| High | Solid 65.3/100 | 1 | 24.8% | 32.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Healdsburg Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healdsburg 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healdsburg 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healdsburg 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
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