Petaluma Joint Union High
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 56.9/100 | 1 | 25.3% | 14.1% |
| High | Developing 46.4/100 | 3 | 15.1% | 32.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Petaluma Joint Union High, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casa Grande High Petaluma Joint Union High Strong All-Around | 22.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Petaluma High Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum | 23.3% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | San 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
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Petaluma Joint Union High
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- 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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