Elsie Allen High School is a high school located in Santa Rosa, California at 599 Bellevue Ave. It is part of the Santa Rosa High School District, which is itself part of Santa Rosa City Schools. The school is named after Elsie Allen.
Serving 980 students in grades 9-12, Elsie Allen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elsie Allen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Elsie Allen High School's student population of 980 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
White, Blue, Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elsie Allen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elsie Allen High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8531 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lobo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsie Allen High School's ranking?
Elsie Allen High School is ranked #8531 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Elsie Allen High School often compared to?
Elsie Allen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Rosa High School, Analy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elsie Allen High School?
The graduation rate of Elsie Allen High School is 69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elsie Allen High School?
980 students attend Elsie Allen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Elsie Allen High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elsie Allen High School?
Elsie Allen High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elsie Allen High School offer ?
Elsie Allen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elsie Allen High School part of?
Elsie Allen High School is part of Santa Rosa High School District.
In what neighborhood is Elsie Allen High School located?
Elsie Allen High School is located in the Southwest Santa Rosa neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Southwest Santa Rosa.
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