RATINGS

District GreatSchools Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated above average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Santa Rosa based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
RATINGS

College Success Award

These are some of the best public high schools in Santa Rosa at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

This district has a mixed record of helping students improve over time. Look below to see what percentage of schools in this district are making more, less, or about the same progress as other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Calendar

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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in Santa Rosa

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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 13, 2025
They withheld student schedules that still owed lunch money. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of schools in the area that get free lunch for all of their student students.. my tax dollars goes to help... More
Review for Thomas L Sims Middle School
Parent / Guardian
August 12, 2025
My daughter has attended this school for the past 2 years and is now in her final year in 8th grade. I couldn't have ask for a better staff and teachers for my child. My daughter is engaged and does... More
Review for Avalon Middle School
Teacher
August 04, 2025
Our small family relocated to Florida from another state to be closer to our child’s grandparents, for my husband to help with his family’s small business, and overall live in a place with policies we... More
Review for S. S. Dixon Primary School