Dario Cassina High

sonorahs.k12.ca.us/chs/dario-cassina/

64 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Dario Cassina High School, located in Sonora, California, is an alternative education institution operating under the Sonora Union High School District. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, individualized approach to education. The school focuses on helping students who are at risk of not graduating or who require a different pace and structure than that found in a comprehensive high school setting to earn their diplomas and prepare for future success.

The campus emphasizes a supportive and personalized academic culture, often utilizing smaller class sizes and focused mentorship to ensure student engagement. By providing a combination of credit recovery options, vocational readiness, and core curriculum, Dario Cassina aims to remove barriers to graduation. The school serves as a vital resource for the Tuolumne County community, fostering a space where students can overcome academic challenges and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dario Cassina High
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	20
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
41 (64.1 %)
Hispanic
20 (31.2 %)
Two or More
2 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sonora Union High
Phone:	(209)532-1587
Website:	http://sonorahs.k12.ca.us/chs/dario-cassina/
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 38