For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,063 students in 95401, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95401, CA are Santa Rosa High School, Northwest Prep Charter and Ridgway High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95401 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95401, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95401 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Rosa High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95401, CA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Prep Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2590 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 522-3320
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Ridgway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3770
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
95401, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mesa High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1235 Mendocino Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5227
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1
Pivot Online Charter - Chico (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5299 Hall Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(805) 490-0317
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(805) 490-0317
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Pivot Online Charter - North Bay (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2999 Cleveland Ave. Ste. D
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 843-4676
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 843-4676
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Santa Rosa Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
211 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5381
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 528-5381
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95401, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95401, CA include Santa Rosa High School, Northwest Prep Charter and Ridgway High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in 95401?
4 public high schools are located in 95401.
What is the racial composition of students in 95401?
95401 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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