Rosamond High School
- Rosamond High School serves 819 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Rosamond High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rosamond High School's student population of 819 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 819 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rosamond High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rosamond High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5711 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 6% |
| White | 32% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southern Kern Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Rosamond High School is Abraham Lincoln Alternative (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rosamond Abraham Lincoln Alternative Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 101 students
0.8 miles
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661)256-5090 0.8 K-12 101 - Rosamond Rare Earth High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 67 students
0.8 miles
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661)256-5090 0.8 7-12 67 - Rosamond Rosamond Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 814 students
1.0 miles
1981 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661)256-5050 1.0 K-5 814 - Fresno Westpark Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 888 students
1.1 miles
3600 Imperial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(661)256-5030 1.1 K-5 888 - Rosamond Tropico Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 717 students
2.6 miles
3180 Mojave-tropico Rd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661)256-5040 2.6 6-8 717
School Reviews
| 2 I would never send my student to this high school. There are too many revolving doors in administration and the rules are constantly changing for the students. - Posted by Administrator - trueh |
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