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Petaluma Joint Union High

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 49.0/100

Petaluma Joint Union High has 4 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 49.0/100 — 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Casa Grande High at 59/100, where 22.0% of students exceed the state standard. 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.3
21.6 – 58.9
Avg Exceeded %
17.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 4 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
56.9/100
125.3%14.1%
HighDeveloping
46.4/100
315.1%32.3%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Petaluma Joint Union High, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
56.9
avg score · 1 school
High
46.4
avg score · 3 schools
Casa Grande High
Solid
59/100
Petaluma High
Solid
59/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Petaluma Joint Union High's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 56.9.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +8.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 37.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.7%, 9.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Casa Grande High leads the district at 59 with 22.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Petaluma Joint Union High

1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Petaluma Joint Union High 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
30.4%
White
57.3%
Asian
2.8%
Black
1.0%
Other
8.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
47%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

Elementary Schools (1)

Petaluma Joint Union High has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.9 — 13.1 points above the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +8.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley with a Scope Score of 57 and 25.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Petaluma Joint Union High Growth Engine
25.3%Solid
57/100

High Schools (3)

Petaluma Joint Union High has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.4 — 1.1 points near the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Casa Grande High with a Scope Score of 59 and 22.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Casa Grande High
Petaluma Joint Union High Strong All-Around
22.0%Solid
59/100
2Petaluma High
Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum
23.3%Solid
59/100
3San Antonio High (Continuation)
Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100

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 Petaluma Joint Union High

  • 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 Petaluma Joint Union High a good school district?
Petaluma Joint Union High has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.0/100, which is 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 17.6% 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 Petaluma Joint Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Petaluma Joint Union High is Casa Grande High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 22.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
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.