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#8605 of 9,539 schools in CA

Ridgway High (continuation)

High School · Santa Rosa High · Santa Rosa, CA

A Santa Rosa High high school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.

325 Ridgway Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401

  • Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 3% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency3.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-52.7 pts
Overall Proficiency3% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-45.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism94.9%

Students at Ridgway High (continuation) score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency2%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency3%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 7 years
2010
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2024
Math
2%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ridgway High (continuation) 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • 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

$93,513

Median home value

$628,900

Median rent

$1,978/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Rosa HighEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.3 mi1,636Compare →
New Horizon School and Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–120.9 mi15Compare →
Pivot Charter School - North BayCharter · enrollment unverified3.9K–121.2 mi423Compare →
Maria Carrillo HighEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,585Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Santa Rosa High

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

Ridgway High (continuation) is listed in Santa Rosa High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ridgway High (continuation)

Ridgway High (continuation) is a public high school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa High, serving approximately 274 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,605 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ridgway High (continuation)

What grades does Ridgway High (continuation) serve?

Ridgway High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ridgway High (continuation)?

Ridgway High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgway High (continuation)?

The student-teacher ratio at Ridgway High (continuation) is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ridgway High (continuation) rank in CA?

Ridgway High (continuation) ranks #8,605 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Ridgway High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Ridgway High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Ridgway High (continuation)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgway High (continuation) has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Ridgway High (continuation) a charter school?

No, Ridgway High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ridgway High (continuation) a Title I school?

No, Ridgway High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgway High (continuation)?

47.4% of students at Ridgway High (continuation) 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
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
94.9%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 95401)
36,842
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
39.9
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 95401; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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