Sonoma County Court

Sonoma County Court is an alternative public school in Santa Rosa, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 21 students. The school is part of the Sonoma County Office of Education district and has seen fluctuations in its racial makeup, with Hispanic students making up the majority in recent years.

While Sonoma County Court has seen a steady increase in its four-year graduation rate, from 15.4% in 2017-2018 to 46.2% in 2021-2022, this rate is still significantly lower than the state average of 86.8% in 2021-2022. The school has also had high dropout rates, ranging from 15.4% in 2021-2022 to 84.6% in 2017-2018, much higher than the state average of 8.9% in 2021-2022. Chronic absenteeism rates have varied, from a low of 2.7% in 2018-2019 to a high of 8.5% in 2020-2021, generally lower than nearby alternative schools but still higher than the state average of 14.3% in 2021-2022. Sonoma County Court students have consistently scored below the state and county averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments, with 0% of students scoring proficient or better in these subjects in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 55.41%, 27.36%, and 30.18%, respectively.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Sonoma County Special Education and Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs, Sonoma County Court's performance metrics are generally lower. The school's unique student population and the shifting racial demographics may require targeted interventions and support to improve student success, particularly in addressing the high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates that may be contributing to the school's low academic performance.