- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Rosa, CA
Maria Carrillo High
Federal NCES profile for Maria Carrillo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063583006679
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maria Carrillo High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maria Carrillo High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maria Carrillo High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa High · California
NCES ID 063583006679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Maria Carrillo High held near 1,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 063583006679 · Santa Rosa, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,584 enr · 23.3:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Rosa High (1,553 students)
Maria Carrillo High held near 1,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maria Carrillo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maria Carrillo High
1,584 students
- Santa Rosa Hig
Santa Rosa High
1,553 students
- Piner High
Piner High
1,434 students
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High
1,253 students
- Elsie Allen Hi
Elsie Allen High
1,029 students
- Rincon Valley
Rincon Valley Middle
725 students
What this shows Maria Carrillo High reports 1,584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maria Carrillo High compares
Maria Carrillo High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,584 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,584
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors7.7 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Maria Carrillo High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
How Maria Carrillo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piner High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elsie Allen High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rincon Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maria Carrillo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Santa Rosa
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Santa Rosa High
Standard public school
1,553 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Piner High
Standard public school
1,434 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Montgomery High
Standard public school
1,253 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Elsie Allen High
Standard public school
1,029 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Ridgway High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
252 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Maria Carrillo High
How many students attend Maria Carrillo High?
Maria Carrillo High has 1,584 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,591 (2022-23) → 1,585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Carrillo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria Carrillo High is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maria Carrillo High?
19.5% of students at Maria Carrillo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maria Carrillo High?
The largest demographic group at Maria Carrillo High is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maria Carrillo High?
Maria Carrillo High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maria Carrillo High rank among high schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maria Carrillo High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Santa Rosa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa High?
Besides Maria Carrillo High, Santa Rosa High also operates Santa Rosa High (1,553 students), Piner High (1,434 students), and Montgomery High (1,253 students). See the Santa Rosa High district page for the complete list.