Maria Carrillo High School

Maria Carrillo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6975 Montecito Blvd,  Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa High School District
3.8
2.9
1,585 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vicki Zands
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
80.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
16.1%
State Average
9.9%
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
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.9%
Female
49.5%
White
51.5%
Hispanic
26.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.6%
Two or more races
7%
Black
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#13 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#165 Best Public HS in California
#187 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

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.
University of California - Davis 250 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 248 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 235 Students
University of California - Berkeley 224 Students
University of California - San Diego 218 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 195 Students
San Diego State University 194 Students
Santa Rosa Junior College 189 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 168 Students
University of California - Irvine 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 127 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Biology 94 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Environmental Science 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Economics 37 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Criminology 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 293 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/12/2024
Maria Carrillo has over all been a great school for me, the teachers and students are very kind. We have great sports and events that most students enjoy attending and each class I have taken has helped me in its own way in preparing me for my next step in life. I would like to see change where there is more safety and possibly more regulation because of certain students. The best part of going to Carrillo is probably the people that you meet and the teachers who are always helpful.
5.0 Senior
5/11/2023
The teachers are very passionate about their jobs and are always there to help you if you reach out. The school spirit is also great, and there are many AP classes available to take!
3.0 Senior
3/12/2023
Carrillo is a great school, students are very involved, as well as the staff continuously care about the students education.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 16 Reviews
5.0 other
5/3/2025
Homework no good me very much sad ):
4.0 student
1/29/2023
Overall, pretty okay for high school. Lots of homework for the first three years (I am a senior) but it gets better 4th year. I feel very prepared for college academics wise. Good LGBTQ+ rep too, the student population is mostly indifferent/accepting. The only large problem is the amount of bathroom...
2.0 parent
4/1/2021
The homework load is heavy and they are not lenient about it even during distance learning. My daughter already struggled with her foreign language course when it was in-classroom, and as you can imagine, learning a foreign language over Zoom has been a nightmare for her. This school has such great...
4.0 student
12/31/2018
Great advanced classes, oka teachers. Beware this school has a HEAVY homework load. Often skipped fun events to do loads of AP class homework.

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Maria Carrillo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Santa Rosa, CA and is served by the Santa Rosa High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,585 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Maria Carrillo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montgomery High School, Victory Christian Academy, Quest Forward Academy Santa Rosa, and more. Learn more about what Santa Rosa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maria Carrillo High School.

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