Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Are you a student or parent at Roseland Charter School? Want to understand how to get the most out of high school?
We've written the best guide to Roseland Charter available. Here we'll cover:
- Breakdowns of student ethnicity, gender, and family income
- How safe Roseland Charter is to attend
- SAT/ACT/AP scores earned by Roseland Charter students
- Which AP/IB classes you can take at Roseland Charter
- Every sports team you can join at Roseland Charter
Let's get started!
Basic Information
Roseland Charter School is a public school, supporting grades 0 to 12 . It's located in Santa Rosa, CA in Sonoma County.
Based on its location, Roseland Charter is classified as a school in a midsized city. Here's the location on a map:
Contact Information
Mailing address:
Roseland Charter School1934 Biwana Dr. Santa Rosa, CA 95407-6928
Phone number: 7075450102
Roseland Charter School homepage: http://www.roselandsd.org/
Principal: Sue ReeseEmail the principal: [email protected]
Student Demographics
Student Enrollment
The total enrollment at Roseland Charter School is 1001 students, making it a somewhat large high school, in the top half of all California high schools by size.
As a mid-sized high school, Roseland Charter strikes the balance between size and comfort. There will be enough students to provide a diversity of experiences, like clubs and sports, for you to join. But it'll be small enough that you'll likely get to know most people in your class.
Growth in Student Body Size
Is Roseland Charter School growing or shrinking? This will help you see trends in where the school is headed.
From our calculations, the enrollment at Roseland Charter has increased over the past few years. We calculate this by comparing enrollment in grades 9 to 12.
| Male Students | Female Students | All Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th grade | 62 | 63 | 125 |
| 10th grade | 67 | 60 | 127 |
| 11th grade | 50 | 65 | 115 |
| 12th grade | 28 | 57 | 85 |
As you can see in the table above, the freshman class is 40 students larger than the senior class. This suggests that the school is growing in size and taking on more students.
There are a few reasons this could be happening. The city of Santa Rosa could be growing in population, thus sending more students into Roseland Charter. Alternatively, Roseland Charter could be relaxing its student policies and taking in more students.
Gender Split
Are there more boys or girls at Roseland Charter School?
From our statistics, Roseland Charter has a 46:54 split between male and female students in the high school grades.
Roseland Charter has a balanced male-female ratio that's largely representative of the general population in Sonoma County. Since the student body is roughly half and half, it should feel like there are equal numbers of boys and girls in your classes.
This usually means that Roseland Charter doesn't strongly select for either males or females, unlike other schools that have a large majority of males or females.
Ethnicity Breakdown
What's the racial diversity at Roseland Charter School? Does one ethnicity make up most of the student body, or is it fairly balanced?
From our statistics, Roseland Charter has a very homogenous student body, with over 90% of students identifying as one ethnicity. This is especially extreme - fewer than 10% of California schools show as little racial diversity as Roseland Charter does. When attending class, you'll be surrounded by students of the same ethnicity.
The majority of students at Roseland Charter are Hispanic. In California, Hispanic students make up the majority of all students at 51.5%, and are thus the most common ethnicity. Predominantly Hispanic schools are the most common type of homogenous school, and Roseland Charter fits within this category.
| Percentage | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.9% | 20 |
| Asian | 1.7% | 18 |
| Hispanic | 92.8% | 929 |
| Black | 0.2% | 3 |
| White | 2.3% | 24 |
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 3 |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 4 |
High schools usually reflect the population in the surrounding area, so the ethnicities of students likely resembles those of Santa Rosa. If you'd like to see how other nearby schools look in diversity, just google "[name of school] prepscholar" to find our guide to that specific school.
Income Level of Roseland Charter Families
What are the family incomes of students at Roseland Charter School? To determine this, we look at the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunches, a classification by the US federal government.
To qualify for a reduced price meal, family income needs to be below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a family of 4, this means an income of around $45,000 or below.
To qualify for a free meal, family income needs to be below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a family of 4, this means an income of around $32,000 or below.
The lower the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced price meals, the higher the income levels are likely to be.
At Roseland Charter, 17.6% of students qualify for reduced-price lunches, and 74.9% qualify for free lunches.
This means Roseland Charter has a high percentage of students at or near poverty. Almost a third of all schools in California show this level of poverty, and by National Center for Education Statistics standards, Roseland Charter can be classified as a high poverty school. The income level of families in Santa Rosa is thus likely to be low.
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Reduced-price lunches | 177 | 17.6% |
| Free lunches | 750 | 74.9% |
| Do not qualify for reduced-price or free lunches | 74 | 7.3% |
As with ethnicity, this likely reflects the surrounding community in Santa Rosa and doesn't speak much about the school itself.
Unfortunately, schools in areas of lower income levels are likely to be more poorly funded. As a result, they might feature less advanced coursework like AP/IB classes, and you may not have a full range of sports and extracurriculars to draw from. Because Roseland Charter is an especially high poverty-level school, it might not have the resources you need to meet your full potential.
You definitely don't have control over the city, the school, or other families, but you can structure your own learning to be more productive. If you'd like to open yourself to more opportunities, you can look into whether it's possible to transfer to a nearby school with higher income levels.
If not, don't be alarmed - it's possible that Roseland Charter has all that you need for your ambition. And you can definitely be proactive about learning outside of your school, looking to your community or to the Internet to find more resources.
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School Safety
How safe is Roseland Charter School to attend? Can you expect a lot of conflict as a student here?
To study this, we look at disciplinary data for two types of incidents at Roseland Charter: referrals to law enforcement (when incidents are reported to police), and arrests.
These are the most serious disciplinary actions available to school administration and are more severe than suspensions or expulsions. Suspensions are often discretionary and can be given just for being disruptive in class. In contrast, law enforcement referrals and arrests often indicate incidents that put the safety of other Roseland Charter students at risk.
In the school year of 2011-2012, there were 6 referrals to law enforcement (4 male, 2 female), and 2 school-related arrests (0 males, 2 females). This is out of a total enrollment of 748 students.
To put this into perspective, most California schools (59% of them) reported 0 law enforcement referrals and arrests.
This means that 1.0 Roseland Charter is somewhat safe. For every 100 students, there was fewer than 1 law-enforcement related action. It seems like there are regularly incidents that involve law enforcement, but it's not widespread.
Academic Performance
Now we get to a major aspect of assessing a high school: academic performance. How good of an education will you get at Roseland Charter School? Will you be competitive for college? Will you have access to advanced classes?
We've compiled everything we could find about Roseland Charter's academics here.
Standardized Testing
Next, we'll look at another major piece of high school academics: standardized testing performance for Roseland Charter School students. These are tests that are administered to large populations of students for comparison purposes.
Let’s start by taking a look at the data for nationally administered standardized tests.
SAT Scores
As you probably know, the SAT is a critical test used for college admissions. The higher the score you get, the better your academic performance compared to students nationwide, and the easier it is to get into top colleges.
We did in-depth research and found the average Roseland Charter School SAT scores.
The average composite SAT score is a 1240 out of 2400, compared to a national average of 1500. Each year, roughly 110 at Roseland Charter take the SAT.
This is a very low SAT score, putting Roseland Charter in the bottom 25% of all California schools, and well below the national average. Only 9% of SAT takers here score above the national average. Unfortunately, this suggests that most students attending Roseland Charter are not high-achieving, and may find it difficult to be admitted to a good college.
Note, however, that an average is just an average - you still have the potential to rise above expectations. If you work hard and earn an SAT score well above Roseland Charter's average, you'll have a great shot at entering a good college.
Here's a breakdown of SAT scores by section:
Average SAT Scores (2013-2014)
| Source | Critical Reading | Math | Writing | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Charter | 414 | 406 | 421 | 1240 |
| California | 498 | 510 | 496 | 1504 |
| United States | 495 | 511 | 484 | 1490 |
Note that the SAT has since changed to a 1600 scale, but the trends above for your high school are likely to continue. Just use this guide to convert between the old 2400 scale and the new 1600 scale.
To learn more about SAT percentile rankings, read our guide on what SAT percentiles really mean.
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ACT Scores
In California, the ACT is less popular than the SAT. Fewer students take the ACT, and typically these students are more motivated and academically prepared for college. Therefore, it's harder to compare Roseland Charter School ACT scores with the rest of the country.
At Roseland Charter, the average ACT composite score was 16, compared to the nationwide average of 20. Each year, roughly 67 out of 452 total students take the ACT.
Unfortunately, this is well below average performance, putting Roseland Charter in the bottom 25% of high schools in California. Most students who take the ACT here are well below the national average.
Since the ACT tests what you learn in school, this may be a warning sign that the quality of education you'll receive at Roseland Charter may be lacking compared to other schools.
Here are the average English, Math, Reading, and Science scores for Roseland Charter compared to California and the US:
Average ACT Scores
| Source | English | Math | Reading | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Charter | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| California | 21.8 | 22.8 | 22.3 | 21.7 |
| United States | 20.3 | 20.9 | 21.3 | 20.8 |
Scores provided are for the 2013-14 school year.
Find out more about percentile rankings and the ACT in this article.
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Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses that are an additional academic challenge may give Roseland Charter School students credit for college.
Here's what we're looking for: high average AP test scores as well as high AP passing rates.
AP Scores
Every year, roughly 146 students in grades 9-12 at Roseland Charter take 195 AP exams. It's important to understand how students score on the AP - earning a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP test means passing the test and often earning college credit.
The average score of all AP exams taken at Roseland Charter is 2.2 out of 5.
Unfortunately, this score puts Roseland Charter at below average performance. For AP tests, the passing score is considered a 3, and the majority of students who take AP tests at Roseland Charter don't pass. This performance places Roseland Charter School in the bottom 50% of schools for AP tests in California.
This isn't all bad news. It's already good that Roseland Charter offers an AP program, so you can start dipping your toes into college-level courses. Some schools are new to offering AP courses, and teachers often get better at preparing students for AP tests. Furthermore, a good number of students still earn a passing grade of 3 or above. With hard work throughout the year, you'll still be able to beat your school's average.
We have specific data on how many students got a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 (out of 5) on AP exams in the chart below:
AP Test-Taking Statistics
Another way to gauge the quality of a school's AP program is to see how many AP students actually took AP exams at Roseland Charter School. If a lot of students enroll in AP courses but don't actually take the AP tests, it can be a sign that students don't feel adequately prepared to take the test, or the school isn't encouraging students to take the exams enough.
At Roseland Charter, there is a total enrollment of 147 in AP courses (a student taking more than one AP course counts more than once).
Of AP-taking students, 111 took AP tests for ALL AP courses. 9 students took AP tests for SOME AP Courses, and 31 took AP courses but took NO tests.
This is good test participation. Most AP students at Roseland Charter School take the AP test for every one of their AP courses, outnumbering the students who take some or no AP exams. This is a good sign that students feel confident enough to take tests for all AP courses available to them, which reflects well on the teachers and course material. Roseland Charter can continue to improve by reducing the number of students who take AP exams for some or none of their courses, but it's in a good state.
Note: The most recent data we have available is from 2012, so the statistics may have changed since then. Most likely, however, the trends are likely to continue - above average schools are likely to stay above average, and below average schools are likely to stay below average.
AP Passing Rates
For AP students at Roseland Charter School who take the exam, it's important to know how they do. Here we have specific data on how many students got a passing grade (a 3 or above) on all, some, or none of the AP exams that they took.
Of all AP test takers, 53 students passed every AP test they took, which is a fantastic job. 29 students passed some but not all AP exams, and 26 students didn't pass ANY AP exam they took.
This is good performance. The majority of students pass SOME or ALL of the AP tests. Only a minority of students at Roseland Charter School fail all the AP exams they take.
Overall, this points to a fairly strong AP program at Roseland Charter. Most students are able to pass at least one of the AP tests they take, which means the teaching is likely of acceptable quality, and the students are motivated to do well. However, the program isn't strong across the board. Some teachers or courses may be better than others, and students at Roseland Charter may be stronger at some subjects and weaker in others.
If you attend Roseland Charter, this means you'll have a good starting point to work from - but if you want to pass all the AP tests you take, you'll need to work hard and use good study strategies.
To find out the passing rates for specific AP courses at Roseland Charter School, you'll have to talk to your guidance counselor (who can then help you find that information). For instance, one AP Calculus teacher may have an above-90% passing rate, while another might only have a 50% passing rate. If you can, you'll want to take the class with the teacher who has more students get a 3 or above on the AP exam.
Find out more about the average score for each AP subject here.
State Tests
As of 2014, eleventh graders attending Roseland Charter School must take standardized tests in English/Language Arts and Math as part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). These align with the new Common Core standards and are called the "Smarter Balanced" tests.
If Roseland Charter students meet or exceed state standards, they're academically prepared to graduate high school and go to college. Specifically, we care about the percentage of students who meet or exceed state standards. The larger this number, the higher the preparation of students at Roseland Charter.
English/Language Arts
At Roseland Charter School, 67% of students meet or exceed state standards in English/Language Arts.
This is considered good and puts Roseland Charter in the top 25% of all high schools in California for English/Language Arts. Most Roseland Charter students pass or exceed state standards, though there is also a sizable portion of students who fail to meet state standards.
English/Language Arts Test Results (2015)
Read more about what’s measured in each ELA area score here.
Math
The other major test taken for state assessments is Math. Across the state, Math performance is generally lower than English/Language Arts performance, so it's natural for this number to be lower.
At Roseland Charter School, 15% of students meet or exceed state standards in Math. This is considered well below average and puts Roseland Charter in the bottom 25% of all high schools in California. The vast majority of Roseland Charter students don't meet state standards, and only a small percentage pass.
Math Test Results (2015)
Read more about what’s measured in each Math area score, go here.
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Sources
The data on this page is drawn from a variety of sources, including (but not limited to):
- National Center for Educational Statistics CCD 2013-2014
- "Free or reduced price lunch: A proxy for poverty?", NCES Blog
- CRDC 2011-2012 school year data
- California Department of Education SAT, ACT, and AP Test Results
- California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System Results
- AP Course Ledger
- IBO.org