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#7616 of 9,539 schools in CA
Santa Rosa High
High School · Santa Rosa High · Santa Rosa, CA
A high school in Santa Rosa, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Math 24% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Santa Rosa High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Rosa 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| New Horizon School and Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Pivot Charter School - North BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Maria Carrillo HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,585 | Compare → |
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
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Rosa High is listed in Santa Rosa High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Rosa High
Santa Rosa High is a public high school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa High, serving approximately 1,636 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,616 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (707) 890-3850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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