Maria Carrillo High School is a public high school in Santa Rosa, California, United States. It is managed by the Santa Rosa City Schools district. It opened in 1996 and is in Santa Rosa's Rincon Valley neighborhood.
Serving 1,585 students in grades 9-12, Maria Carrillo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maria Carrillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Maria Carrillo High School's student population of 1,585 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Black, Forest Green, Vegas Gold
School Rankings
Maria Carrillo High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maria Carrillo High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1173 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Puma
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria Carrillo High School's ranking?
Maria Carrillo High School is ranked #1173 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maria Carrillo High School often compared to?
Maria Carrillo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Rosa High School, Montgomery High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maria Carrillo High School?
The graduation rate of Maria Carrillo High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maria Carrillo High School?
1,585 students attend Maria Carrillo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Maria Carrillo High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria Carrillo High School?
Maria Carrillo High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maria Carrillo High School offer ?
Maria Carrillo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maria Carrillo High School part of?
Maria Carrillo High School is part of Santa Rosa High School District.
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