Petaluma Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
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Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,900 students in Petaluma Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Petaluma Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Petaluma Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #465 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
How many schools belong to Petaluma Joint Union High School District?
Petaluma Joint Union High School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,900 students.
What is the rank of Petaluma Joint Union High School District?
Petaluma Joint Union High School District is ranked #465 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Petaluma Joint Union High School District?
53% of Petaluma Joint Union High School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Petaluma Joint Union High School District?
Petaluma Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 4,900 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
