SONORA SECONDARY SCHOOL

SONORA ISD
1717 TAYLOE AVE
SONORA, TX 76950
278 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Sonora High School, located at 1717 Tayloe Ave in Sonora, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sonora Independent School District. Situated in Sutton County, the school plays a central role in the small, tight-knit community, reflecting the values and culture typical of rural West Texas. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment where students have access to a variety of academic programs and extracurricular activities, including strong athletic programs that are often a focal point of school spirit and community engagement.

As the educational hub for the area, Sonora High School focuses on preparing its student body for post-secondary success, whether through college readiness pathways or vocational training. The school benefits from its small-town setting, which generally allows for lower student-to-teacher ratios and a personalized approach to instruction. By balancing traditional academics with competitive sports and community-based events, Sonora High School remains a cornerstone of the region, dedicated to the development and achievement of its students within the broader context of the Sonora community.
278
Total Students
32.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    219 (78.8%)
  • White
    57 (20.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SONORA ISD
Phone: (325)387-6940
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 7 39
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 44
Grade 10 60
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio