For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 2,289 students in Tuolumne County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Tuolumne County, CA are Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuolumne County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tuolumne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Tuolumne County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sonora High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tuolumne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gold Ridge Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12784 Justice Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Sonora High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 North Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: #33.
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Summerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Grades: K-12
| 451 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tioga High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19304 Ferretti Rd.
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-4763
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-4763
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tuolumne County Community/isp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #88.
Tuolumne County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #99.
Theodore Bird High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #1010.
Dario Cassina High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Grades: 10-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
25910 Long Barn Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Long Barn High School
Alternative School
25910 Long Barn Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Pinecrest School Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 965-4046
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 965-4046
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
25611 Lyons Dam Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-5672
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-5672
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Tuolumne County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belleview Elementary Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Cassina (Dario) High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
251 S. Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
13444 Red Hill Rd.
Chinese Camp, CA 95309
(209) 984-5421
Chinese Camp, CA 95309
(209) 984-5421
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Curtis Creek Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
18755 Standard Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-1083
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-1083
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
19401 Susan Way
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-4330
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Jamestown Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18299 Fifth Ave
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Juvenile Hallcommunity (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
175 South Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-8710
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-8710
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Linville Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
20300 Soulsbyville Rd
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Moccasin Community Day (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
19177 Highway 120
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7846
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7846
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Pageville Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
20300 Soulsbyville Rd
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
30433 Old Strawberry Rd
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 965-3521
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 965-3521
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Sierra Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sonora Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
830 Greenley Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sonora High Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
251 South Barretta St
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-0423
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-0423
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
25611 Lyons Dam Rd.
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Springfield Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 532-0202
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 532-0202
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Summerville Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
18451 Carter St
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4291
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4291
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Tuolumne County Cal-safe Program (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
610 S. Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tuolumne County Community Day High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
21125 School Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Tuolumne County Community Day Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
21125 School Rd
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Tuolumne High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Twain Harte Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18815 Manzanita Dr
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
18815 Manzanita Dr.
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Grades: 5-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tuolumne County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tuolumne County, CA include Gold Ridge Educational Center, Sonora High School and Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Tuolumne County?
14 public high schools are located in Tuolumne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuolumne County?
Tuolumne County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tuolumne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tuolumne County include: Sonora High School vs. Summerville High School, Summerville High School vs. Sonora High School, Tioga High School vs. Summerville High School
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