Sonora High School

Sonora High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
430 N Washington St,  Sonora, CA
Sonora Union High School District
3.2
3.2
919 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ben Howell
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
56%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
6.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
301:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
46.9%
White
65.4%
Hispanic
21.9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
1.2%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
Columbia College - California 83 Students
University of California - Davis 76 Students
University of California - San Diego 61 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 59 Students
University of California - Berkeley 55 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 53 Students
San Diego State University 52 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 49 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 49 Students
University of the Pacific 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 40 Students
Business 35 Students
Biology 34 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
English 14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Communications 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 135 Reviews
2.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The administration is a mess, the students are full of drug addicts, people who vape, and gang members. I was constantly hearing about how people stole from people or vandalized bathrooms or the fights that happened. It is not a safe place, most teachers don't know what the hell they are talking about, and like I said, the administration could be better ran by a bunch of kindergarteners.
4.0 Senior
9/26/2019
This year is my 4th year at Sonora high, I like the teachers and everyone there, but the food is gross. The only good thing is that sophomores and up get to go off campus and get food, but besides the food, the school is great.
5.0 Junior
11/30/2016
I like the CTE programs. Students who aren't enrolling in the tougher curriculum and planning to go to a 4-year can use these to get a head start in the workforce. A huge downside to Sonora is the financial crisis we are facing, which could mean a cut to some of the CTE classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
1.0 other
9/3/2021
Office staff are there to serve the students and if one comes in, in need of help, they should help, not tell them to 'go away, we're too busy' Especially if all they want is a bag to put their things in because their backpack got wet. All students should be treated with kindness and respect. You ne...
5.0 student
10/18/2011
I think its a great school im a current student and a bit nerdy the school is covered top to bottom in cameras i dont get picked on and its a beautiful school with excellent teachers and fun a principal
2.0 parent
8/20/2011
my daughter attends this school and I am not impressed. she is in the honors/AP courses and, due to budget cuts, doesn't have that great of teachers. there are ALOT of fights (3 in one week; doctor visits required). some VERY good teachers, but many just punching the timecard. my daughter likes it,...
3.0 parent
10/11/2010
There is and has been a lot of bullying in this school. I have contacted the principle but didn't get much help. I asked about there policy and he said that all he can do is try to stop it. I think they have weak policies and need to reach out to the students that have no or few friends. the ones st...

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