Sonoma State University’s public schools outscore 51% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Sonoma State University, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Sonoma State University, 24% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sonoma State University’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,144 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sonoma State University’s grade
B−: better than 51% of California school districts. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sonoma State University, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Sonoma State University · depends on your address
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Grades 6–8 · 775 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
Thomas Page Academy
Grades K–8 · 428 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Cotati
Technology Middle
Grades 6–8 · 409 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
7th grade in Sonoma State University · depends on your address
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Grades 6–8 · 775 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
Thomas Page Academy
Grades K–8 · 428 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Cotati
Technology Middle
Grades 6–8 · 409 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
8th grade in Sonoma State University · depends on your address
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Grades 6–8 · 775 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
Thomas Page Academy
Grades K–8 · 428 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Cotati
Technology Middle
Grades 6–8 · 409 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
9th grade in Sonoma State University
Rancho Cotate High
Grades 9–12 · 1,755 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
10th grade in Sonoma State University
Rancho Cotate High
Grades 9–12 · 1,755 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
11th grade in Sonoma State University
Rancho Cotate High
Grades 9–12 · 1,755 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
12th grade in Sonoma State University
Rancho Cotate High
Grades 9–12 · 1,755 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Rohnert Park
Sonoma State University’s public schools are run by Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, which also serves Cotati and Rohnert Park. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Sonoma State University vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Sonoma State University’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma State University | B− | Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified |
| Rohnert Park | B− | Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified |
Every school in Sonoma State University
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Sonoma State University’s schools
Are Sonoma State University’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Sonoma State University children attend outscore 51% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sonoma State University in?
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,296 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Sonoma State University kids go to high school?
Rancho Cotate High in Rohnert Park, with 1,755 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Sonoma State University’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Sonoma State University spend per student?
$17,144 in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Sonoma State University families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.