Summary:
The Santa Rosa High School District encompasses 12 schools, including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a diverse student population in the Santa Rosa area. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with significant disparities in academic achievement, attendance, and other key metrics.
Among the standout schools is Maria Carrillo High School, which consistently ranks among the top in the state and boasts strong academic performance, with over 70% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts/Literacy and nearly 45% proficient in Mathematics. In contrast, Elsie Allen High struggles with a lower four-year graduation rate of 66.3% and a higher dropout rate of 25.1%. The data also highlights the exceptional performance of Santa Rosa Accelerated Charter, a middle school that outperforms the district and state averages on state assessments.
The analysis of the Santa Rosa High School District data reveals a complex landscape, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the district's continuation and alternative schools, such as Ridgway High (Continuation) and Learning House, face significant challenges, with low academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and high dropout rates.
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