Summary:
Santa Rosa High is a public high school in Santa Rosa, California, serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Santa Rosa High District, which is ranked 953 out of 1,568 districts in the state.
While Santa Rosa High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 252 out of 2,367 California high schools in 2010-2011 to 717 out of 2,123 in 2021-2022, its overall performance is below average. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 3 to 4 stars out of 5 in recent years. Santa Rosa High's performance varies across different student subgroups, with White and Male students performing relatively well, but Asian, Multi-racial, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students struggling. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 80.8% and 88.5%, lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has ranged from 7.9% to 16.0%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Santa Rosa High has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.9% in 2017-2018 to 32.0% in 2022-2023, well above the state average.
Compared to nearby schools, Santa Rosa High generally underperforms. For example, Maria Carrillo High, located just 3.7 miles away, consistently outperforms Santa Rosa High across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. However, Santa Rosa High performs better than some other nearby schools, such as Piner High and Elsie Allen High, which have lower rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. Addressing the school's disparities and improving overall academic outcomes should be key priorities for the school and the Santa Rosa High District.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Santa Rosa High
SchoolDigger Rank:
711th of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,677
Feeder schools for Santa Rosa High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4
Number of students: 1,636
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
48.3%
White:
36.0%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Asian:
4.0%
Not Specified:
2.2%
African American:
1.6%
American Indian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.7%
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