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#3977 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Petaluma High
High School · Petaluma Joint Union High · Petaluma, CA
A Petaluma Joint Union High high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 Fair St., Petaluma, CA 94952
- Math 28% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Petaluma High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Petaluma 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,097
Median home value
$1,016,800
Median rent
$2,272/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpe Diem High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| South County ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Saint Vincent De Paul College PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Petaluma Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Petaluma High is listed in Petaluma Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petaluma High
Petaluma High is a public high school in Petaluma, CA, part of Petaluma Joint Union High, serving approximately 1,253 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,977 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petaluma High
What grades does Petaluma High serve?
Petaluma High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Petaluma High?
Petaluma High has an enrollment of approximately 1,253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petaluma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Petaluma High is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petaluma High rank in CA?
Petaluma High ranks #3,977 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Petaluma High's MySchoolScout rating?
Petaluma High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Petaluma High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Petaluma High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Petaluma High a charter school?
No, Petaluma High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petaluma High a Title I school?
No, Petaluma High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petaluma High?
41.0% of students at Petaluma 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
- 1,253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (707) 778-4651
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94952)
- 33,339
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
Official sources & links
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 94952; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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