Below Average
#7616 of 9,539 schools in CA
Santa Rosa High
High School · Santa Rosa High
1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Enrollment
1,636
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
4.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,636
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
4.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,616 of 9,539
In Santa Rosa
#39 of 62
public schools
In district
#4 of 11
Santa Rosa High
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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Santa Rosa High
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About Santa Rosa High
Santa Rosa High is a public high school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa High. Santa Rosa High serves approximately 1,636 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Rosa High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,616 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Santa Rosa High show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 4.5
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Santa Rosa High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Santa Rosa High — Students at Santa Rosa High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.1/10.
How Santa Rosa High Compares
See how Santa Rosa High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Rosa High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NORTH VALLEY SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ridgway High (Continuation) (rated 4.0/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Santa Rosa, see our Santa Rosa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$93,513
Median Home Value
$628,900
Median Rent
$1,978/mo
Population
36,842
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
56.5%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Median Age
39.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Rosa High
What grades does Santa Rosa High serve?
Santa Rosa High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Rosa High?
Santa Rosa High has an enrollment of approximately 1,636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rosa High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Rosa High rank in CA?
Santa Rosa High ranks #7,616 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Rosa High's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Rosa High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Santa Rosa High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Rosa High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Rosa High a charter school?
No, Santa Rosa High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Rosa High a Title I school?
No, Santa Rosa High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Rosa High?
37.7% of students at Santa Rosa 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (707) 890-3850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
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District
Santa Rosa High- District Enrollment
- 9,941
- Schools in District
- 12
- District Rank
- #4 of 11
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