Laguna High

Summary:

Laguna High is a small public high school located in Forestville, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 75 students. The school is part of the West Sonoma County Union High School District, which is ranked 987 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laguna High consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of California high schools, with significantly below-average performance on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 7.69% of Laguna High students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.73% statewide and 58.36% in the district. In Mathematics, 0% of Laguna High students were proficient or better, compared to 27.9% statewide and 25.32% in the district. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated widely, ranging from a low of 51.3% to a high of 94.0%, and its dropout rate has been as high as 46.2%. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue, reaching up to 100% in 2020-2021.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Analy High, Healdsburg High, and Windsor High all rank in the top 30-40% of California high schools and have much higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Even the nearby Marce Becerra Academy, a continuation school, outperforms Laguna High in several metrics. These comparisons suggest that Laguna High may be facing significant challenges in student engagement, curriculum, and support systems that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436-9642

(707) 824-6484

District: West Sonoma County Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
2212^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,433

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 75

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.0%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Not Specified:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laguna High ranks worse than 95.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Laguna High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64%), Hispanic (25.3%), Asian (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laguna High is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Laguna High employs 4.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laguna High is $17,433.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laguna High:

SchoolDigger ranks Laguna High 2212^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Laguna High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

West Sonoma County Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Sonoma County Union High 987^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laguna High

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Rank History for all students at Laguna High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	16.40	1407^th	1653	14.9%
2005	38.39	849^th	1901	55.3%
2006	30.23	1086^th	1968	44.8%
2007	45.88	739^th	2063	64.2%
2008	30.46	1155^th	2117	45.4%
2009	51.74	695^th	2238	68.9%
2010	22.57	1513^th	2281	33.7%
2011	20.35	1625^th	2367	31.3%
2012	24.76	1449^th	2354	38.4%
2013	28.28	1372^nd	2426	43.4%
2015	14.48	1612^th	1994	19.2%
2016	33.42	1310^th	2039	35.8%
2017	13.21	1654^th	2021	18.2%
2018	10.93	1771^st	2017	12.2%
2019	18.70	1652^nd	2133	22.6%
2023	13.67	1880^th	2348	19.9%
2024	7.49	2212^th	2323	4.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laguna High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	19.95	1493^rd	1937	22.9%
2023	14.68	1799^th	2247	19.9%
2024	8.77	2051^st	2235	8.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Laguna High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.51	1743^rd	2118	17.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Laguna High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.68	1573^rd	1880	16.3%
2023	13.32	1797^th	2207	18.6%

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Rank History for White students at Laguna High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	5.09	1156^th	1222	5.4%
2023	2.78	1392^nd	1434	2.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laguna High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	87	0	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	102
1989	68	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
1990	51	6	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	67
1991	53	1	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	62
1992	64	1	1	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	82
1993	70	3	0	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	91
1994	88	4	2	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	112
1995	78	0	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	95
1996	78	0	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	95
1997	68	0	1	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	96
1998	85	1	1	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	103
1999	90	0	1	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	109
2000	94	2	0	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	112
2001	82	0	0	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	100
2002	73	1	2	22	5	n/a	n/a	5	108
2003	73	1	2	22	5	n/a	n/a	5	108
2004	67	2	0	23	7	n/a	n/a	2	101
2005	72	3	1	22	4	n/a	n/a	3	105
2006	69	1	2	12	3	n/a	n/a	11	98
2007	71	1	0	19	2	n/a	n/a	10	103
2008	72	2	n/a	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	96
2009	56	1	1	33	2	0	12	0	105
2010	65	1	1	33	2	0	1	0	103
2011	63	3	2	22	1	0	2	0	93
2012	67	1	0	17	2	0	3	0	90
2013	66	1	1	18	4	0	5	0	95
2014	63	1	1	16	2	1	3	0	87
2015	53	2	1	9	2	1	2	0	70
2016	61	2	0	22	2	2	2	0	91
2017	55	5	1	21	1	0	1	0	84
2018	57	0	0	21	1	0	2	0	81
2019	60	1	2	24	1	0	1	0	89
2020	62	1	1	19	2	1	4	0	90
2021	49	3	1	21	1	0	4	1	80
2022	40	1	0	30	4	0	7	0	82
2023	48	1	2	19	1	0	1	3	75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laguna High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	102	7.3	13.9	n/a
1989	76	6.2	12.2	n/a
1990	67	6.5	10.3	n/a
1991	62	5.6	11.0	n/a
1992	82	5.7	14.3	18.3
1993	91	5.7	16.0	9.9
1994	112	6.2	18.1	8
1995	95	7.2	13.2	18.9
1996	95	7.2	13.2	18.9
1997	96	7.4	13.0	15.6
1998	103	7.0	14.7	11.7
1999	109	7.8	14.0	21.1
2000	112	7.6	14.7	16.1
2001	100	8.0	12.5	21
2002	108	7.6	14.2	17.5
2003	108	7.6	14.2	17.5
2004	101	7.7	13.1	18.2
2005	105	7.8	13.5	41.2
2006	98	6.4	15.3	40.2
2007	103	6.8	15.1	51.6
2008	96	8.5	11.3	27.1
2009	105	6.6	12.1	24.8
2010	103	7.6	13.4	43.7
2011	93	n/a	n/a	49.5
2012	90	6.6	13.4	n/a
2013	95	6.1	15.5	46.3
2014	87	5.6	15.5	59.8
2015	70	6.0	11.6	57.1
2016	91	6.0	15.1	41.8
2017	84	6.5	12.9	50
2018	81	5.8	13.7	56.8
2019	89	6.6	13.4	53.9
2020	90	n/a	n/a	53.3
2021	80	5.6	14.1	46.3
2022	82	6.5	12.6	50
2023	75	4.6	16.2	56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laguna High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	102	7.3	13.9	n/a
1989	76	6.2	12.2	n/a
1990	67	6.5	10.3	n/a
1991	62	5.6	11.0	n/a
1992	82	5.7	14.3	18.3
1993	91	5.7	16.0	9.9
1994	112	6.2	18.1	8
1995	95	7.2	13.2	18.9
1996	95	7.2	13.2	18.9
1997	96	7.4	13.0	15.6
1998	103	7.0	14.7	11.7
1999	109	7.8	14.0	21.1
2000	112	7.6	14.7	16.1
2001	100	8.0	12.5	21
2002	108	7.6	14.2	17.5
2003	108	7.6	14.2	17.5
2004	101	7.7	13.1	18.2
2005	105	7.8	13.5	41.2
2006	98	6.4	15.3	40.2
2007	103	6.8	15.1	51.6
2008	96	8.5	11.3	27.1
2009	105	6.6	12.1	24.8
2010	103	7.6	13.4	43.7
2011	93	n/a	n/a	49.5
2012	90	6.6	13.4	n/a
2013	95	6.1	15.5	46.3
2014	87	5.6	15.5	59.8
2015	70	6.0	11.6	57.1
2016	91	6.0	15.1	41.8
2017	84	6.5	12.9	50
2018	81	5.8	13.7	56.8
2019	89	6.6	13.4	53.9
2020	90	n/a	n/a	53.3
2021	80	5.6	14.1	46.3
2022	82	6.5	12.6	50
2023	75	4.6	16.2	56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laguna High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,433

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laguna High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1652^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1880^th of 2348 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Laguna High)	21.1	25	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Sonoma County Union High)	61.5	68.5	7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Laguna High)	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (West Sonoma County Union High)	30.3	36.4	6%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Laguna High)	8.7	4.2	4.5%
11th Grade Science (West Sonoma County Union High)	35.8	45.4	9.6%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%
12th Grade Science (Laguna High)	6.7	8.3	1.7%
12th Grade Science (West Sonoma County Union High)	41.4	37	4.4%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	75	15.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	24	19	20.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	60	48	20%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.9%	56%	2.1%

Schools Near Laguna High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Laguna High	Public	9-12	7050 Covey Rd.	Forestville	95436	Sonoma County	West Sonoma County Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 824-6484	75	5	16.2	56.0%	48 (64.0%)	1 (1.3%)	19 (25.3%)	2 (2.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	7.5	2212^th of 2323 public high schools	4.8%		13.7	1880^th of 2348 public high schools	19.9%	332	0.0		0.0	7.7	7.7	0.0	0.0	$17,433
Sonoma County Regional Occupational Program	Public	10-12	5340 Skylane Blvd.	Santa Rosa	95403	Sonoma County	Sonoma County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(707) 524-2720	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Windsor Oaks Academy	Public	9-12	8681 Windsor Rd.	Windsor	95492	Sonoma County	Windsor Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 837-7771	24	3	7.5	79.2%	4 (16.7%)	3 (12.5%)	16 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.7	2118^th of 2323 public high schools	8.8%		7.4	2240^th of 2348 public high schools	4.6%	122	5.9		5.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$10,136
Windsor High	Public	9-12	8695 Windsor Rd.	Windsor	95492	Sonoma County	Windsor Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 837-7767	1,603	82	19.6	46.4%	614 (38.3%)	10 (0.6%)	853 (53.2%)	44 (2.7%)	14 (0.9%)	5 (0.3%)	56 (3.5%)	54.1	778^th of 2323 public high schools	66.5%		58.5	678^th of 2348 public high schools	71.1%	100	25.8	20.8	25.5	59.6	59.6	22.2	22.2	$6,569
Analy High	Public	9-12	6950 Analy Ave.	Sebastopol	95472	Sonoma County	West Sonoma County Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 824-2300	1,466	76	19.2	41.5%	951 (64.9%)	14 (1.0%)	361 (24.6%)	50 (3.4%)	22 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.8%)	63.5	567^th of 2323 public high schools	75.6%		82.6	282^nd of 2348 public high schools	88.0%	285	34.6		34.6	60.8	60.8	26.7	26.7	$7,253
Piner High	Public	9-12	1700 Fulton Rd.	Santa Rosa	95403	Sonoma County	Santa Rosa High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 890-3840	1,361	68	20.0	50.8%	167 (12.3%)	27 (2.0%)	1,007 (74.0%)	75 (5.5%)	11 (0.8%)	11 (0.8%)	56 (4.1%)	35.3	1270^th of 2323 public high schools	45.3%		30.6	1399^th of 2348 public high schools	40.4%	129	20.0	22.0	20.4	44.3	44.3	8.6	8.6	$9,889
Ridgway High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	325 Ridgway Ave.	Santa Rosa	95401	Sonoma County	Santa Rosa High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 890-3770	233	18	13.3	45.1%	39 (16.7%)	6 (2.6%)	166 (71.2%)	8 (3.4%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.4%)	8	2175^th of 2323 public high schools	6.4%		9.5	2091^st of 2348 public high schools	10.9%	84	0.0	6.3	1.4	3.2	3.2	2.0	2.0	$18,040
Santa Rosa High	Public	9-12	1235 Mendocino Ave.	Santa Rosa	95401	Sonoma County	Santa Rosa High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 890-3850	1,682	89	18.9	38.7%	670 (39.8%)	22 (1.3%)	778 (46.3%)	66 (3.9%)	13 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	112 (6.7%)	56.2	711^th of 2323 public high schools	69.4%		57.3	703^rd of 2348 public high schools	70.1%	8	29.1	30.4	29.2	55.6	55.6	24.1	24.1	$9,677
Elsie Allen High	Public	9-12	599 Bellevue Ave.	Santa Rosa	95407	Sonoma County	Santa Rosa High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 890-3810	1,055	58	18.0	50.7%	72 (6.8%)	12 (1.1%)	893 (84.6%)	42 (4.0%)	9 (0.9%)	6 (0.6%)	19 (1.8%)	16.3	1780^th of 2323 public high schools	23.4%		21.3	1664^th of 2348 public high schools	29.1%	116	9.6	3.6	8.9	23.6	23.6	5.2	5.2	$11,605
Healdsburg High	Public	9-12	1024 Prince St.	Healdsburg	95448	Sonoma County	Healdsburg Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 431-3420	511	29	17.3	46.2%	195 (38.2%)	1 (0.2%)	296 (57.9%)	10 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	69.8	484^th of 2323 public high schools	79.2%		55.6	743^rd of 2348 public high schools	68.4%	259	33.9		33.9	69.1	69.1	32.3	32.3	$9,999

Frequently Asked Questions about Laguna High

What district is Laguna High in?

West Sonoma County Union High

What is the racial makeup of Laguna High?

Students at Laguna High are 64% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Not Specified, 3% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Laguna High a good school?

Laguna High ranks in the bottom 4.8% of California high schools.

How many students attend Laguna High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 75 students attended Laguna High.

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