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#7887 of 9,539 schools in CA

Montgomery High

High School · Santa Rosa High · Santa Rosa, CA

A Santa Rosa High high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1250 Hahman Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95405

  • Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.7 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation4.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Montgomery High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2016, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Montgomery 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • 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

$117,931

Median home value

$749,700

Median rent

$2,315/mo

College educated

47.4%

Homeownership

60.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Quest Forward High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–120.5 mi36Compare →
New Horizon School and Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–121.4 mi15Compare →
Sierra School of Sonoma CountyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–111.7 mi20Compare →
Santa Rosa HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–122.0 mi1,636Compare →

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.

Santa Rosa High

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

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

About Montgomery High

Montgomery High is a public high school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa High, serving approximately 1,433 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,887 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montgomery High

What grades does Montgomery High serve?

Montgomery High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Montgomery High?

Montgomery High has an enrollment of approximately 1,433 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery High?

The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery High is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Montgomery High rank in CA?

Montgomery High ranks #7,887 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Montgomery High's MySchoolScout rating?

Montgomery High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Montgomery High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Montgomery High a charter school?

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

Is Montgomery High a Title I school?

No, Montgomery High is not currently a Title I school.

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

43.6% of students at Montgomery 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
1,433
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 95405)
22,811
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
45.4
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 95405; 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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