Maria Carrillo High

6975 Montecito Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409

mchs-santarosa-ca.schoolloop.com

1,591 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maria Carrillo High School, located in the Rincon Valley area of Santa Rosa, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of the Santa Rosa City Schools district, the campus is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, boasting high graduation rates and a curriculum that features a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs. The school is widely recognized for its well-rounded educational environment, which balances rigorous classroom instruction with extensive opportunities for student engagement.

Beyond academics, Maria Carrillo is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletics program and a diverse array of student-led clubs, as well as a celebrated performing arts department that frequently showcases student talent in music, theater, and visual arts. With its focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community spirit and a campus culture that encourages both personal growth and civic responsibility.

1,591

Total Students

68.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maria Carrillo High
Demographic	Student Count
White	820
Hispanic	426
Black	27
Asian	169
Two or More	112
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	21

White
820 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
426 (26.9 %)
Asian
169 (10.7 %)
Two or More
112 (7.1 %)
Black
27 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (1.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Rosa High
Phone:	(707)890-3820
Website:	http://mchs-santarosa-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	141

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 427

Grade 10 382

Grade 11 418

Grade 12 364