Santa Rosa High School District
School District · Santa Rosa, California
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
11
5 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
9,941
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
11
5 mid, 6 high
Enrollment
9,941
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Santa Rosa High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Santa Rosa High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter
Santa Rosa · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maria Carrillo High
Santa Rosa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santa Rosa High
Santa Rosa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#659 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below California avg
District size
9,941 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Santa Rosa High ranks #659 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Santa Rosa High's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter (7.0/10), Maria Carrillo High (6.5/10), and Santa Rosa High (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 4.4/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Santa Rosa High schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Santa Rosa High schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Rosa High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Maria Carrillo High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa High | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Rincon Valley Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Montgomery High | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Hilliard Comstock Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Piner High | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Herbert Slater Middle | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Ridgway High (continuation) | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa Middle | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Rosa High
Santa Rosa High is a Santa Rosa, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 9,941 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Santa Rosa High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Rosa High students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.2%.
The district includes 5 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Santa Rosa High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Rosa High with test data.
Schools in Santa Rosa High
11 schools Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Rosa
- Total Enrollment
- 9,941
- Teachers (FTE)
- 501
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Rosa High?
Santa Rosa High has 11 schools in total — 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Rosa High?
The average composite rating for Santa Rosa High is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Rosa High?
Per-pupil spending data for Santa Rosa High is not currently available.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Rosa High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Rosa High is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Rosa High?
Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter is the highest-rated school in Santa Rosa High with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Rosa High?
Across schools in Santa Rosa High with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Rosa High compare to other districts in California?
Santa Rosa High has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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