- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Rosa, CA
Piner High
Federal NCES profile for Piner High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063583006128
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piner High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Piner High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piner High ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa High · California
NCES ID 063583006128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Piner High held near 1,384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.7 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 063583006128 · Santa Rosa, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,434 enr · 21.4:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students)
Piner High held near 1,384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.7 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Piner High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maria Carrillo
Maria Carrillo High
1,584 students
- Santa Rosa Hig
Santa Rosa High
1,553 students
- This school
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 Piner High reports 1,434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piner High compares
Piner 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,434
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.2%
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
Counselors9.5 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
White 11.0%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Piner High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
How Piner High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Carrillo High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elsie Allen High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rincon Valley Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piner High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Maria Carrillo High
Standard public school
1,584 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa High
Standard public school
1,553 students 17.6:1 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 (~1,434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piner High
How many students attend Piner High?
Piner High has 1,434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,361 (2022-23) → 1,384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piner High?
The student-teacher ratio at Piner High is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piner High?
45.0% of students at Piner High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piner High?
The largest demographic group at Piner High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piner High?
Piner High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Piner High rank among high schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Piner High ranks #6 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 Piner High, Santa Rosa High also operates Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students), Santa Rosa High (1,553 students), and Montgomery High (1,253 students). See the Santa Rosa High district page for the complete list.