Theodore Bird High

sonorahs.k12.ca.us/chs/theodore-bird/

104 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Theodore Bird High School is an alternative education facility located in Sonora, California, operating under the Sonora Union High School District. Designed to serve students who may require a non-traditional approach to learning, the school offers a more intimate, focused environment compared to a comprehensive high school. Its primary mission is to provide credit recovery and individualized academic support, helping students stay on track toward graduation or return to the main campus when ready.

The program emphasizes a flexible curriculum tailored to meet the specific needs of its student body, often incorporating smaller class sizes and personalized instruction to foster student success. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, Theodore Bird High plays a critical role in the community by ensuring that students who face academic or personal challenges have a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma and preparing for their post-secondary futures.

104

Total Students

3.7

Full-Time Teachers

28.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theodore Bird High
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	15
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
80 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
15 (14.7 %)
Two or More
3 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0 %)

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)533-2923
Website:	http://sonorahs.k12.ca.us/chs/theodore-bird/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 9 2

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 34