Serving 28 students in grades 9-12, Somavia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somavia High School?
The graduation rate of Somavia High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Somavia High School?
28 students attend Somavia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Somavia High School students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does Somavia High School offer ?
Somavia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somavia High School part of?
Somavia High School is part of Gonzales Unified School District.
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