El Molino High School
- El Molino High School serves 585 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- El Molino High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- El Molino High School operates within the West Sonoma County Union High School District.
- West Sonoma County Union High School District's 91% graduation rate is higher than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
El Molino High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- El Molino High School's student population of 585 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- El Molino High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of El Molino High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 70% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of El Molino High School is West Sonoma County Union High School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- West Sonoma County Union High School District's student population of 1,995 students has decreased by 8% over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $10,673 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $10,420 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
| School District Name | West Sonoma County Union High School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 5 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 1,995 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $23 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $23 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $10,673 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $10,420 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to El Molino High School is Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs (5.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Forestville Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Forestville Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Forestville Forestville Academy Charter School
Grades: 2-8 | 265 students
0.7 miles
6321 Highway 116
Forestville, CA 95436
(707)887-2279 0.7 2-8 265 - Forestville Forestville Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 79 students
0.7 miles
6321 Highway 116
Forestville, CA 95436
(707)887-2279 0.7 K-1 79 - Sebastopol Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: K | 79 students
3.7 miles
8760 Bower St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707)823-5225 3.7 K 79 - Santa Rosa Olivet Elementary Charter Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 323 students
4.7 miles
1825 Willowside Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707)522-3045 4.7 K-6 323 - Santa Rosa Sonoma County Alternative Education Programs Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 100 students
5.3 miles
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707)524-2876 5.3 K-12 100
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