Best Santa Rosa Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 10,167 students in Santa Rosa, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa, CA are Maria Carrillo High School, Santa Rosa High School and Roseland Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Rosa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Santa Rosa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roseland Charter, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Santa Rosa, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maria Carrillo High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6975 Montecito Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Roseland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1691 Burbank Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0102
Gr: K-12 | 1,250 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Hahman Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,433 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Prep Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Piner High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Fulton Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Pivot Charter School - North Bay
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2999 Cleveland Ave., Suites A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 843-4676
Gr: K-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Sonoma County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Elsie Allen High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
599 Bellevue Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3810
Gr: 9-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Sonoma County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2710
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Ridgway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning House
203 South A St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways Charter School
Charter School
150 Professional Center Drive,
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 585-6510
Gr: K-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Sonoma County Rop
Vocational School
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2720
Gr: 10-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1207 Cleveland Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 539-2897
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 86%
950 South Wright Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 527-8409
Gr: 9-12
1700 Fulton Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-5756
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5272
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3875
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2230 Lomitas Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 284-8225
Gr: 7-12
295 Shiloh Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 474-8327
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1
599 Bellevue Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 528-5041
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
2230 Lomitas Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 522-3291
Gr: 7-12
2590 Piner Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3030
Gr: K-6
5299 Hall Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(805) 490-0317
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
2999 Cleveland Ave. Ste. D
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 843-4676
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1350 Bennett Valley Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 547-2480
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
211 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5381
Gr: 9-12
4675 Mayette Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Gr: K-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
249 Steele Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 522-3260
Gr: K | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2641 Dutton Meadow Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 568-7504
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
900 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-5754
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Pmb A2 1415 Fulton Road 205
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 591-9262
Gr: K-7 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Rosa, CA include Maria Carrillo High School, Santa Rosa High School and Roseland Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Rosa?
15 public high schools are located in Santa Rosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santa Rosa are often viewed compared to one another?

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