Sonora High School in Brea, CA - Niche
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Sonora High School
  • Public
  • LA HABRA, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C+
  6. Administration
    grade B
  7. Sports
    grade B minus
  8. Food
    grade B minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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Sonora High School is a highly rated, public school located in LA HABRA, CA. It has 1,730 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. According to state test scores, 43% of students are at least proficient in math and 78% in reading.

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Sonora High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
78%
Percent Proficient - Math
43%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1230
258 responses
Average ACT
27
66 responses
AP Enrollment
29%

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Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$120,226
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,218
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$834,600
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 41 responses
Poll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 41 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 165 responses
  • The annual food drive.
    21%
  • Basketball games are very fun because of spirit
    14%
  • The annual food drive for poor families
    13%
  • School assemblies.
    12%
  • Extravaganza
    7%
  • Lipsync or Mr. Sonora
    7%
  • La Vida run by the FCA Club
    5%

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,730
Free or Reduced Lunch
60%
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 48 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 48 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 48 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$112,247
Teachers in First/Second Year
18.2%
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 59 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 59 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 59 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$14,413 / year
National
$12,239
90%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 62 responses
47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 62 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 62 responses

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