Rancho Cotate High

Summary:

Rancho Cotate High is a public high school located in Rohnert Park, California, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,611. The school is part of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, which is ranked 907 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rancho Cotate High has faced several challenges, including inconsistent statewide rankings, uneven performance across student subgroups, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average academic achievement. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 514 out of 2,426 California high schools in 2012-2013 (4-star rating) to 1,288 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), placing it in the bottom half of California high schools. While African American students and English Language Learners perform relatively well, other subgroups like Asian, White, and Multi-racial students perform poorly, with rankings in the bottom quarter of the state. Rancho Cotate High has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.8% to 47.0% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The school's proximity to the higher-performing Technology High, which is also part of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, highlights the potential for improvement at Rancho Cotate High. Technology High consistently ranks in the top 5% of California high schools and outperforms Rancho Cotate High across all academic measures. Addressing socioeconomic factors and student-teacher ratios may be areas for Rancho Cotate High to focus on in order to enhance its educational quality and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5450 Snyder Ln.
       Rohnert Park, CA  94928-2906


(707) 792-4750

District: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1288th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,974 Help


Feeder schools for Rancho Cotate High:

Elementary:    Evergreen Elementary
    John Reed Primary
    Marguerite Hahn Elementary
    Monte Vista Elementary
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Middle:    Lawrence E. Jones Middle
    Technology Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  1,611

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.9%
White:
34.7%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rancho Cotate High ranks worse than 55.4% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.76. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rancho Cotate High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rancho Cotate High has the largest high school student body size in the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.9%), White (34.7%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rancho Cotate High is 21.7. 1 high schools in the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rancho Cotate High is $6,974, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rancho Cotate High:

SchoolDigger ranks Rancho Cotate High 1288th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Rancho Cotate High in the ranking list.)

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Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified 907th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rancho Cotate High

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Rank History for all students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.06 532nd 1653 67.8%
2005 50.28 583rd 1901 69.3%
2006 57.50 518th 1968 73.7%
2007 58.17 492nd 2063 76.2%
2008 52.21 624th 2117 70.5%
2009 59.34 488th 2238 78.2%
2010 59.82 522nd 2281 77.1%
2011 65.17 390th 2367 83.5%
2012 60.08 537th 2354 77.2%
2013 61.04 514th 2426 78.8%
2015 47.28 1034th 1994 48.1%
2016 54.74 902nd 2039 55.8%
2017 56.48 874th 2021 56.8%
2018 57.01 859th 2017 57.4%
2019 42.56 1164th 2133 45.4%
2021 41.48 746th 1290 42.2%
2022 33.37 1346th 2123 36.6%
2023 43.66 1023rd 2348 56.4%
2024 34.76 1288th 2323 44.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.70 342nd 422 19.0%
2022 12.51 455th 515 11.7%
2023 16.11 634th 786 19.3%
2024 13.59 668th 804 16.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 443rd 938 52.8%
2019 29.08 785th 941 16.6%
2021 52.87 162nd 467 65.3%
2022 52.38 296th 1044 71.6%
2023 54.62 202nd 1323 84.7%
2024 39.88 467th 1350 65.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.20 673rd 1547 56.5%
2024 25.45 1153rd 1534 24.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.11 661st 1862 64.5%
2019 44.42 1064th 1937 45.1%
2021 45.33 615th 1126 45.4%
2022 36.25 1221st 1943 37.2%
2023 41.92 1089th 2247 51.5%
2024 32.54 1362nd 2235 39.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.26 893rd 1760 49.3%
2019 41.38 1047th 1833 42.9%
2021 32.51 738th 1054 30.0%
2022 30.84 1253rd 1858 32.6%
2023 47.17 894th 2118 57.8%
2024 35.59 1209th 2098 42.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.43 95th 1052 91.0%
2019 70.67 205th 1117 81.6%
2021 52.24 192nd 555 65.4%
2022 29.53 838th 1161 27.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.40 772nd 1834 57.9%
2019 38.34 1115th 1880 40.7%
2021 44.24 589th 1122 47.5%
2022 32.28 1242nd 1916 35.2%
2023 38.09 1103rd 2207 50.0%
2024 30.15 1317th 2172 39.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.96 513th 581 11.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.46 273rd 721 62.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.00 733rd 1742 57.9%
2019 40.04 1094th 1814 39.7%
2022 32.61 1252nd 1861 32.7%
2023 46.86 937th 2142 56.3%
2024 32.30 1322nd 2125 37.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rancho Cotate High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 735th 1173 37.3%
2019 25.66 933rd 1222 23.6%
2022 16.74 1025th 1204 14.9%
2023 27.88 968th 1434 32.5%
2024 21.86 1034th 1406 26.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Open Quote Unfortunately, I have two students currently attending this school. Neither will be returning next year. This school lacks any sort of pride, accountability, and positive culture. Teachers are excessively absent. The administration is unorganized, incompetent, and dishonest. Students are not excited about attending school, b/c nobody cares enough to make it a place students want to be. It’s very apparent the staff are unhappy too. If you can, avoid sending your child to this school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rancho Cotate High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1310 43 105 87 11 n/a n/a 0 1556
1989 1257 46 112 97 10 n/a n/a 0 1522
1990 1200 53 106 107 13 n/a n/a 0 1479
1991 1143 57 108 131 17 n/a n/a 0 1456
1992 1180 69 123 139 18 n/a n/a 0 1529
1993 1197 56 117 165 22 n/a n/a 0 1557
1994 1243 61 128 163 19 n/a n/a 0 1614
1995 1286 74 128 190 19 n/a n/a 0 1697
1996 1286 74 128 190 19 n/a n/a 0 1697
1997 1356 80 128 218 23 n/a n/a 0 1805
1998 1400 71 131 216 21 n/a n/a 0 1839
1999 1476 71 142 268 25 n/a n/a 0 1982
2000 1624 65 154 290 16 n/a n/a 0 2149
2001 1610 61 138 277 18 n/a n/a 0 2104
2002 1508 66 141 292 25 n/a n/a 0 2032
2003 1508 66 141 292 25 n/a n/a 0 2032
2004 1408 65 139 339 24 n/a n/a 0 1975
2005 1395 60 140 353 21 n/a n/a 0 1969
2006 1262 53 123 389 19 n/a n/a 27 1873
2007 1151 46 116 381 21 n/a n/a 31 1746
2008 1051 39 104 376 20 n/a n/a 0 1590
2009 973 45 85 396 19 27 49 0 1594
2010 892 43 97 432 12 23 50 0 1549
2011 846 39 106 445 17 24 46 0 1523
2012 766 41 104 516 11 16 36 0 1490
2013 757 41 98 553 18 16 26 0 1509
2014 671 42 85 522 18 12 139 0 1489
2015 660 47 70 602 16 9 46 0 1450
2016 650 42 68 604 15 5 42 0 1426
2017 612 34 64 648 10 4 76 0 1448
2018 595 37 57 696 14 5 89 0 1493
2019 561 29 49 711 12 8 135 0 1505
2020 528 25 51 693 14 8 144 0 1463
2021 530 26 57 700 12 11 139 0 1475
2022 571 32 54 779 11 8 155 2 1612
2023 559 32 57 787 12 10 151 3 1611

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rancho Cotate High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1556 71.6 21.7 n/a
1989 1522 66.1 23.0 n/a
1990 1479 67.4 21.9 n/a
1991 1456 66.4 21.9 n/a
1992 1529 67.5 22.6 12.3
1993 1557 66.2 23.5 11
1994 1614 66.9 24.1 11.6
1995 1697 65.3 26.0 14
1996 1697 65.3 26.0 14
1997 1805 72.0 25.1 13.8
1998 1839 75.8 24.3 12.3
1999 1982 81.2 24.4 10.6
2000 2149 92.4 23.3 11.6
2001 2104 87.2 24.1 10.7
2002 2032 77.6 26.2 9.8
2003 2032 77.6 26.2 9.8
2004 1975 73.0 27.1 11.2
2005 1969 75.3 26.1 11.2
2006 1873 77.6 24.1 10.9
2007 1746 76.2 22.9 17.5
2008 1590 79.1 20.1 17.2
2009 1594 63.9 21.5 20.7
2010 1549 60.0 25.8 21.3
2011 1523 n/a n/a 26.1
2012 1490 61.0 24.4 n/a
2013 1509 67.7 22.2 38
2014 1489 68.7 21.6 31.6
2015 1450 67.0 21.6 37.5
2016 1426 57.0 25.0 30.2
2017 1448 68.1 21.2 33.3
2018 1493 70.0 21.3 39.6
2019 1505 70.7 21.2 37.7
2020 1463 n/a n/a 37.5
2021 1475 66.6 22.1 41.5
2022 1612 71.3 22.5 34.1
2023 1611 74.0 21.7 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rancho Cotate High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1556 71.6 21.7 n/a
1989 1522 66.1 23.0 n/a
1990 1479 67.4 21.9 n/a
1991 1456 66.4 21.9 n/a
1992 1529 67.5 22.6 12.3
1993 1557 66.2 23.5 11
1994 1614 66.9 24.1 11.6
1995 1697 65.3 26.0 14
1996 1697 65.3 26.0 14
1997 1805 72.0 25.1 13.8
1998 1839 75.8 24.3 12.3
1999 1982 81.2 24.4 10.6
2000 2149 92.4 23.3 11.6
2001 2104 87.2 24.1 10.7
2002 2032 77.6 26.2 9.8
2003 2032 77.6 26.2 9.8
2004 1975 73.0 27.1 11.2
2005 1969 75.3 26.1 11.2
2006 1873 77.6 24.1 10.9
2007 1746 76.2 22.9 17.5
2008 1590 79.1 20.1 17.2
2009 1594 63.9 21.5 20.7
2010 1549 60.0 25.8 21.3
2011 1523 n/a n/a 26.1
2012 1490 61.0 24.4 n/a
2013 1509 67.7 22.2 38
2014 1489 68.7 21.6 31.6
2015 1450 67.0 21.6 37.5
2016 1426 57.0 25.0 30.2
2017 1448 68.1 21.2 33.3
2018 1493 70.0 21.3 39.6
2019 1505 70.7 21.2 37.7
2020 1463 n/a n/a 37.5
2021 1475 66.6 22.1 41.5
2022 1612 71.3 22.5 34.1
2023 1611 74.0 21.7 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rancho Cotate High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,974

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rancho Cotate High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1164th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1023rd of 2348 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rancho Cotate High)48.352.6
 4.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)55.557.2
 1.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rancho Cotate High)17.212.4
 4.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)2823.5
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Rancho Cotate High)17.614.3
 3.2%
   11th Grade Science (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)27.624.8
 2.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.430.8
 0.4%
12th Grade Science (Rancho Cotate High)17.70
 17.7%
   12th Grade Science (Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified)25.50
 25.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15051611
 7%
African American2932
 10.3%
American Indian1212
Asian4957
 16.3%
Hispanic711787
 10.7%
Pacific Islander810
 25%
White561559
 0.4%
Two or More Races135151
 11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.7%35.5%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Cotate High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,611 students attended Rancho Cotate High.

Rancho Cotate High ranks 1288th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rancho Cotate High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Evergreen Elementary
Elementary : John Reed Primary
Elementary : Marguerite Hahn Elementary
Elementary : Monte Vista Elementary
Elementary : Thomas Page Academy
Middle : Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Middle : Technology Middle

Students at Rancho Cotate High are 49% Hispanic, 35% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.


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