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SANTA ROSA

Florida · Public School District
41
Schools
30,761
Students
$11,292
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
42.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SANTA ROSA is a public school district in Florida serving 30,761 students across 41 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,292 is below the national average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (41)
High Schools8 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,292-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
32%
State
50.9%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal
17.0%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
41
Schools
30,761
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 41 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,292, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SANTA ROSA?
SANTA ROSA has 41 public schools, serving a total of 30,761 students.
What is the graduation rate for SANTA ROSA?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SANTA ROSA spend per student?
SANTA ROSA spends $11,292 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SANTA ROSA?
42% of students in SANTA ROSA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SANTA ROSA?
Yes — 2 of the 41 schools in SANTA ROSA are charter schools.
What grade levels does SANTA ROSA serve?
SANTA ROSA serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SANTA ROSA?
The median opportunity score across schools in SANTA ROSA is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.