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Sonora Union High

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 38.7/100

Sonora Union High has 3 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.7/100 — 5.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sonora High at 55/100, where 18.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,587 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 46.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.7
23.7 – 55.4
Avg Exceeded %
8.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
46.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 31.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 46.5%, 28.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 8.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Sonora High leads the district at 55 with 18.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
20.7%
White
69.4%
Asian
0.3%
Black
0.3%
Other
9.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
55%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Sonora Union High spends $13,587 per student in current expenditures — $1,227 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,587
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,022
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.6%
$11,965 → $13,587
Spending Efficiency
2.85
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 54%Support 44%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

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

High Schools (3)

Sonora Union High has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.7 — 8.8 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 55 and 18.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sonora High
Sonora Union High Building Momentum
18.9%Solid
55/100
2Theodore Bird High
Sonora Union High Building Momentum
2.4%Developing
37/100
3Dario Cassina High
Sonora Union High Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
24/100

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 Sonora 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 Sonora Union High a good school district?
Sonora Union High has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.7/100, which is 5.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.4% 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 Sonora Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Sonora Union High is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 18.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Sonora Union High spend per student?
Sonora Union High spends $13,587 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 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.