Sonora Union High

The Sonora Union High School District in California consists of three high schools: Sonora High, Theodore Bird High, and Dario Cassina High. The data analysis reveals significant disparities in educational quality and student performance within the district, with Sonora High being the standout school and the other two schools struggling to meet state and district benchmarks.

Sonora High consistently outperforms the district and state averages, with a high statewide ranking, a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and impressive graduation and dropout rates. In contrast, Theodore Bird High and Dario Cassina High are the lower-performing schools, with significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and proficiency rates often below 20% in core subject areas.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes, as the schools with higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients (Theodore Bird High and Dario Cassina High) also have poorer academic performance. Additionally, the high rates of chronic absenteeism at these two schools are concerning and may be contributing to their lower performance. These findings suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve educational equity across the Sonora Union High School District.