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Best Tuolumne County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy and Sonora High School. 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 6/10, which is in the top 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 86%.
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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Ridge Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12784 Justice Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Sonora High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
430 North Washington St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Summerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17555 Tuolumne Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4228
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Tioga High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19304 Ferretti Rd.
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-4763
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Gr: K-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Tuolumne County Community/isp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Tuolumne County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Dario Cassina High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1587
Gr: 10-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Theodore Bird High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 South Barretta St.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 533-2923
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Springs High School
25910 Long Barn Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Long Barn High School
Alternative School
25910 Long Barn Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain High School
2 Pinecrest School Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 965-4046
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
South Fork High School
25611 Lyons Dam Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-5672
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

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, Connections Visual And Performing Arts Academy and Sonora High School.
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?

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