Santa Rosa High

The Santa Rosa High district in California encompasses 12 schools, including 5 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a diverse range of academic performance across the district, with standout schools like Maria Carrillo High consistently ranking among the top in the state, and lower-performing schools like Elsie Allen High and Hilliard Comstock Middle struggling to meet state and district averages.

The data highlights significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the district. For example, Maria Carrillo High boasts a 5-star rating, high proficiency rates, and an impressive 88.8% 4-year graduation rate, while Elsie Allen High and Hilliard Comstock Middle have statewide rankings in the bottom 25% and proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. Additionally, the data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch generally underperforming.

The data also highlights the exceptional performance of Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter, a public charter school that significantly outperforms the district and state averages. Conversely, Ridgway High (Continuation), a school serving at-risk students, faces significant challenges with high chronic absenteeism and low proficiency rates. Overall, the data suggests that while some schools within the Santa Rosa High district excel, there are opportunities for improvement across the district to address achievement gaps and support student success.