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Laguna High

High School · West Sonoma County Union High · Forestville, CA

A West Sonoma County Union High high school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7050 Covey Rd., Forestville, CA 95436

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 8% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-48.2 pts
Overall Proficiency4% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-37.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$20,645

Students at Laguna High score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency8%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 4% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Laguna High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low213/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,023

Median home value

$704,100

Median rent

$1,947/mo

College educated

44.2%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

West Sonoma County Union High

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$20,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laguna High is listed in West Sonoma County Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laguna High

Laguna High is a public high school in Forestville, CA, part of West Sonoma County Union High, serving approximately 71 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,834 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laguna High

What grades does Laguna High serve?

Laguna High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Laguna High?

Laguna High has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laguna High?

The student-teacher ratio at Laguna High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laguna High rank in CA?

Laguna High ranks #4,834 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Laguna High's MySchoolScout rating?

Laguna High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Laguna High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laguna High has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Laguna High a charter school?

No, Laguna High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Laguna High a Title I school?

No, Laguna High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laguna High?

59.2% of students at Laguna High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sonoma County
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 95436)
5,999
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95436; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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