EL MOLINO HIGH SCHOOL

El Molino High is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Sonoma County Union High school district, located in Forestville, CA with about 596 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, El Molino High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

El Molino High School, located in the scenic community of Forestville, California, served as a prominent educational institution within the West Sonoma County Union High School District for decades. Nestled in a rural, vineyard-rich landscape, the school was well-regarded for its strong sense of community, unique campus culture, and commitment to both rigorous academics and diverse extracurricular programs, including a notable focus on viticulture, agriculture, and the performing arts.

In recent years, the school underwent significant transitions. Following a controversial consolidation process by the district, El Molino High School officially closed its doors as a traditional high school in 2021, with its student body merged into Analy High School in nearby Sebastopol. Today, the historic Covey Road campus has been repurposed to house the district’s alternative education programs, continuing its legacy of serving the local student population through a specialized educational framework.

For more information, contact El Molino High at (707) 824-6550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.