- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rohnert Park, CA
Rancho Cotate High
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Cotate High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060994001081
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Cotate High earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Rohnert Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Cotate High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Cotate High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Rohnert Park, CA.
School address
District: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060994001081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Rancho Cotate High held near 1,674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 060994001081 · Rohnert Park, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,755 enr · 23.7:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence E. Jones Middle (775 students)
Rancho Cotate High held near 1,674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Cotate High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rancho Cotate High
1,755 students
- Lawrence E. Jo
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
775 students
- Evergreen Elem 630
Evergreen Elementary
630 students
- Monte Vista El 489
Monte Vista Elementary
489 students
- Marguerite Hah 478
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
478 students
- Thomas Page Ac 428
Thomas Page Academy
428 students
What this shows Rancho Cotate High reports 1,755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Cotate High compares
Rancho Cotate 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,755
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.3%
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.
Funding equity
$15,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 32.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Rancho Cotate High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Cotate High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence E. Jones Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marguerite Hahn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Page Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Cotate High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Rohnert Park
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Cotate High
How many students attend Rancho Cotate High?
Rancho Cotate High has 1,755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rohnert Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,611 (2022-23) → 1,674 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Cotate High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Cotate High is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Cotate High?
32.6% of students at Rancho Cotate High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Cotate High?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Cotate High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Rohnert Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Cotate High?
Rancho Cotate High has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Rancho Cotate High rank among high schools in Rohnert Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Cotate High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified?
Besides Rancho Cotate High, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified also operates Lawrence E. Jones Middle (775 students), Evergreen Elementary (630 students), and Monte Vista Elementary (489 students). See the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified district page for the complete list.