Piner High School is a Public high school in Santa Rosa, California, United States. It is part of the Santa Rosa High School District, which is part of Santa Rosa City Schools.
Serving 1,384 students in grades 9-12, Piner 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piner High School's student population of 1,384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
School Motto
Piner High School will be a dynamic educational community filled with compassionate individuals prepared to engage the 21st century.
School Mascot
Prospectors
School Rankings
Piner High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piner High School is 0.41, 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
#7413 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Prospectors
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piner High School's ranking?
Piner High School is ranked #7413 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Piner High School often compared to?
Piner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Rosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piner High School?
The graduation rate of Piner High School is 84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Piner High School?
1,384 students attend Piner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Piner High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% 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 Piner High School?
Piner High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Piner High School offer ?
Piner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piner High School part of?
Piner High School is part of Santa Rosa High School District.
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