El Molino High School (Closed 2023)

7050 Covey Rd.
Forestville, CA 95436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 562 students in grades 9-12, El Molino High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(20-21)
40-59%
34%
(20-21)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
(20-21)
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Molino High School?
The graduation rate of El Molino High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend El Molino High School?
562 students attend El Molino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of El Molino High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Molino High School?
El Molino High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Molino High School offer ?
El Molino High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Molino High School part of?
El Molino High School is part of West Sonoma County Union High School District.

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