Rancho Cotate High School

Rancho Cotate High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5450 Snyder Ln,  Rohnert Park, CA
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District
3.7
2.3
1,755 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amie Carter
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
40.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
2.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.1%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
52.3%
White
32.2%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
2.4%
Asian
2.2%
Pacific Islander
1.1%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Santa Rosa Junior College 234 Students
Sonoma State University 191 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 179 Students
San Francisco State University 178 Students
University of California - Berkeley 161 Students
San Diego State University 157 Students
University of California - Davis 152 Students
University of California - San Diego 135 Students
University of San Francisco 126 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 120 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 99 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Biology 56 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students
Chemistry 23 Students
Architecture 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 217 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/3/2025
The teachers are very nice and supportive of the students. They are always there to help and motivate their students to do the best they can. The academics are also very good as they offer lots of AP and Honors courses to choose from. There is also a variety of electives. However, something I wish was better at this school is the effort put into providing lunches for students as it is not of the best quality.
5.0 Parent
5/14/2025
WE love Rancho. This is our daughter's third year of High School and it has definitely been the Best thus far. Their Sports programs have given her the opportunity to learn to not only be a Team player, but has also shown her how good sportsmanship plays a role in her everyday life, not just out on the field/court.
5.0 Junior
9/16/2024
the school is very diverse and accepting would highly recommend it. Only bad thing is the food the foods not that good
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2.3 12 Reviews
1.0 other
11/16/2024
I went here in the 90's for 9th and 10th grade and grew up here. It's surprising graduates of the Ranch are even literate. I took my proficiency exam at 16 and somehow passed. When I got to college I had to start at the lowest level math and english classes available. We were rebels, but the classro...
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1.0 parent
1/10/2023
There has been no certified special education teacher at RCHS for 1.5 years!!! Two quit over the summer and they never notified the families. And all of this was after the abysmal excuse for education during 2020 when teachers just didn't teach. Special ed kids (and all kids) need to be in a classro...
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1.0 parent
12/6/2022
Literally the definition of bullying. Coming to school was so miserable and there were times mentally I went to dark places. I get it teenagers are mean. But this was a whole other level of cruel
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5.0 parent
2/7/2019
I have two students in 10th grade and I teach in the district. I had always heard the reputation of Rancho so was nervous about going there but I am so glad we did! There is never anything that is perfect but my girls are incredibly happy there and are learning and growing. They are AP and Honors cl...
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Rancho Cotate High School

Rancho Cotate High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rohnert Park, CA, in the Rohnert Park neighborhood, and is served by the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,755 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Rancho Cotate High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $669,274. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Camino High School, Technology High School, Credo High School, and more. Learn more about what Rohnert Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rancho Cotate High School.

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