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#4590 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 48% in state

Maria Carrillo High

High School · Santa Rosa High · Santa Rosa, CA

A Santa Rosa High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

6975 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409

  • Math 46% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+18.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.8 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation22.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Maria Carrillo High score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2016, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Maria Carrillo High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,736

Median home value

$807,800

Median rent

$2,346/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–120.8 mi151Compare →
Tyndale Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.1 mi9Compare →
Montgomery HighEnrollment path unverified4.69–123.1 mi1,433Compare →
Quest Forward High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–123.6 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Santa Rosa High

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maria Carrillo High is listed in Santa Rosa High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maria Carrillo High

Maria Carrillo High is a public high school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa High, serving approximately 1,585 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,590 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maria Carrillo High

What grades does Maria Carrillo High serve?

Maria Carrillo High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maria Carrillo High?

Maria Carrillo High has an enrollment of approximately 1,585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Carrillo High?

The student-teacher ratio at Maria Carrillo High is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maria Carrillo High rank in CA?

Maria Carrillo High ranks #4,590 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Maria Carrillo High's MySchoolScout rating?

Maria Carrillo High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Maria Carrillo High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria Carrillo High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Maria Carrillo High a charter school?

No, Maria Carrillo High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maria Carrillo High a Title I school?

No, Maria Carrillo High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria Carrillo High?

23.5% of students at Maria Carrillo High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,585
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 95409)
25,960
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
52.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95409; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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