Sonora High School

Sonora High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 S Palm St,  La Habra, CA
Fullerton Joint Union High School District
4.0
4.6
1,697 Students
A
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School Details

Head of School
Adam Bailey
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
67.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
16.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
395:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.4%
Hispanic
72.4%
White
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3%
Two or more races
7.2%
Black
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#84 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine 294 Students
California State University - Fullerton 284 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 283 Students
University of California - San Diego 233 Students
University of Southern California 190 Students
Fullerton College 183 Students
California State University - Long Beach 180 Students
University of California - Berkeley 175 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 152 Students
San Diego State University 151 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 126 Students
Psychology 124 Students
Nursing 105 Students
Business 103 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 34 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 330 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/30/2023
I really love Sonora and have enjoyed my past 4 years there. Because it is a smaller school, there tend to be groups of people that tend to stay together which makes less of an opportunity to get to know other people. Other than that, academically, Sonora is a great school and they provide a wide range of more challenging classes due to AP and IB.
4.0 Alum
8/29/2022
I liked how it was an indoor school and the involvement of the staff. There was a great diversity of programs for everyone.
3.0 Alum
6/7/2022
Some admin act high and mighty. Teachers are hit and miss, some are nice and others are unbearable. Students vandalize bathrooms often.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/14/2023
Sonora has amazing administration and teachers that’s will not allow your students to fail if they are motivated and strive to succeed. Student body are spirited and involved with the success of one another as well. Climate control indoor campus.
5.0 student
5/20/2020
This school is an amazing school with amazing teachers. They care for you and your needs and will help you succeed. There is very little bullying at this school and most people are kind to those around them. We have very good sports team that help your students become better. The school is very clea...
5.0 student
6/29/2017
I just love how this school is an indoor school and its programs. And also there big Agriculture program which is Future Farmers of America it helps students develop a lot of new skills. And their farm is a nice one they have it well organized and a lot of animals and a dairy farm in the back with f...
5.0 parent
1/14/2015
WONDERFULL TEACHERS, AND A LOT OF PROGRAMS, THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL

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