For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 9,933 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 75% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maria Carrillo High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6975 Montecito Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3820
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 890-3820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Roseland Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1691 Burbank Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0102
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0102
Gr: K-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Hahman Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3830
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Prep Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Piner High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Fulton Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3840
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Pivot Charter School - North Bay
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2999 Cleveland Ave., Suites A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 843-4676
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 843-4676
Gr: K-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Sonoma County Court
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2876
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Elsie Allen High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
599 Bellevue Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3810
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Sonoma County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2710
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2710
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Ridgway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways Charter School
Charter School
150 Professional Center Drive,
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 585-6510
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 585-6510
Gr: K-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sonoma County Rop
Vocational School
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2720
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 524-2720
Gr: 10-12
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 75% 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?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Rosa include: Montgomery High School vs. Maria Carrillo High School, Piner High School vs. Santa Rosa High School, Santa Rosa High School vs. Maria Carrillo High School
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