School Overview
Santa Rosa High School, located on Mendocino Avenue in the heart of Santa Rosa, California, is a historic and foundational institution within the Santa Rosa City Schools district. Known as one of the oldest high schools in the region, it has long served as a central hub for the community, blending a rich tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence with a diverse, contemporary student body. The campus is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and robust athletic and arts programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Santa Rosa High School is distinguished by its vibrant school spirit and strong sense of civic engagement. The school fosters an inclusive environment that encourages students to participate in various clubs, service organizations, and leadership opportunities. By balancing its historical significance with modern instructional practices and student support services, the school remains a pillar of the Santa Rosa community, dedicated to empowering its graduates to become responsible and well-rounded contributors to society.
1,553
Total Students
73.4
Full-Time Teachers
21.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Rosa High
Demographic Student Count
White528
Hispanic776
Black30
Asian56
Two or More120
American Indian6
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    776 (51.1%)
  • White
    528 (34.8%)
  • Two or More
    120 (7.9%)
  • Asian
    56 (3.7%)
  • Black
    30 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Santa Rosa High
Phone: (707)890-3850
Website: http://www.santarosahighschool.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 684
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 222
Grades Taught
Grade 9 406
Grade 10 399
Grade 11 402
Grade 12 346

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Santa Rosa High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9406
Grade 10399
Grade 11402
Grade 12346
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Santa Rosa High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female81052.2%
Male70945.7%
Not Specified342.1%
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