Petaluma Joint Union High School District
School District · Petaluma, California
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
1 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
4,931
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
1 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
4,931
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Evaluating Petaluma Joint Union High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Petaluma Joint Union High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Petaluma · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kenilworth Junior High
Petaluma · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Oaks High (alternative)
Petaluma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#267 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above California avg
District size
4,931 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Petaluma Joint Union High ranks #267 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Petaluma Joint Union High's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Petaluma Accelerated Charter (8.1/10), Kenilworth Junior High (7.3/10), and Valley Oaks High (alternative) (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Petaluma Joint Union High schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Petaluma Joint Union High schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Petaluma Joint Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petaluma Accelerated Charter | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Kenilworth Junior High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Valley Oaks High (alternative) | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Petaluma High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Casa Grande High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Petaluma Junior High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | San Antonio High (continuation) | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Petaluma Joint Union High
Petaluma Joint Union High is a Petaluma, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,931 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Petaluma Joint Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Petaluma Accelerated Charter, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Petaluma Joint Union High students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 3 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Petaluma Joint Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Petaluma Joint Union High with test data.
Schools in Petaluma Joint Union High
10 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Petaluma
- Total Enrollment
- 4,931
- Teachers (FTE)
- 234
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Petaluma Joint Union High?
Petaluma Joint Union High has 10 schools in total — 1 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Petaluma Joint Union High?
The average composite rating for Petaluma Joint Union High is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Petaluma Joint Union High?
Per-pupil spending data for Petaluma Joint Union High is not currently available.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Petaluma Joint Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Petaluma Joint Union High is 21.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Petaluma Joint Union High?
Petaluma Accelerated Charter is the highest-rated school in Petaluma Joint Union High with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Petaluma Joint Union High?
Across schools in Petaluma Joint Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Petaluma Joint Union High compare to other districts in California?
Petaluma Joint Union High has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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