Rancho Cotate High School serves 1,612 students in grades 9-12.
Rancho Cotate High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Cotate High School's student population of 1,612 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rancho Cotate High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rancho Cotate High School is 0.64, 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
#2065 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Cotate High School's ranking?
Rancho Cotate High School is ranked #2065 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Cotate High School often compared to?
Rancho Cotate High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Cotate High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho Cotate High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rancho Cotate High School?
1,612 students attend Rancho Cotate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rancho Cotate High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Cotate High School?
Rancho Cotate High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Cotate High School offer ?
Rancho Cotate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rancho Cotate High School part of?
Rancho Cotate High School is part of Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2010
My son has an excellent time at RCHS. He is in chorus as well as as lacrosse and other sports. He has recieved awards for his GPA and for sports. He's joined many clubs that focus on giving back to the comunity. They often include the parents for award ceremonies, fundraisers, assemblies, etc.
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