At a glance
Reported students
1,071
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
314
Sonoma Valley High: 1,071 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,165
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Sonoma Valley High
Sonoma Valley High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sonoma. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sonoma Valley Unified. NCES reports 1,071 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (29.4%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sonoma Valley High
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.4%
- Hispanic67%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sonoma Valley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Creekside High
High · Grades 09–12
48 reported students
Flowery Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
368 reported students
Altimira Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
324 reported students
El Verano Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
314 reported students
Sassarini Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
281 reported students
Prestwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
275 reported students
Public schools near Sonoma Valley High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside High High · Sonoma Valley Unified | 09–12 | 48 | 0.2 mi |
| Casa Grande High High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,653 | 8.1 mi |
| Sonoma Mountain High (Necessary Small School) High · Petaluma Joint Union High | 10–12 | 21 | 8.1 mi |
| Crossroads Academy High · Napa County Office of Education | 07–12 | 13 | 8.6 mi |
| Valley Oak High High · Napa Valley Unified | 10–12 | 155 | 8.8 mi |
| Napa High High · Napa Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,642 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sonoma Valley High
What grades does Sonoma Valley High serve?
Sonoma Valley High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sonoma Valley Unified.
How many students attend Sonoma Valley High?
Sonoma Valley High reported 1,071 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,165 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sonoma Valley High?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 1,071 students and 56.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sonoma Valley High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sonoma Valley High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sonoma Valley Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sonoma Valley High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sonoma Valley High in?
Sonoma Valley High is part of Sonoma Valley Unified, based in Sonoma, CA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sonoma Valley High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Creekside High (0.2 mi), Casa Grande High (8.1 mi), Sonoma Mountain High (Necessary Small School) (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.