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Novato Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,805 students in Novato Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Novato Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Public High School in Novato Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Novato High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,819 Schools
# Students
7,119 Students
2,202,926 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
101,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Novato Unified School District, which is ranked #456 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
46 Students
11,449 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
437 Students
253,504 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,986 Students
1,210,360 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
55%
# Black Students
162 Students
118,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,935 Students
492,258 Students
% White Students
41%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
9,615 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
520 Students
103,544 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
570
24,268
# Students in 1st Grade:
476
22,398
# Students in 2nd Grade:
487
23,183
# Students in 3rd Grade:
426
23,195
# Students in 4th Grade:
478
23,339
# Students in 5th Grade:
453
23,640
# Students in 6th Grade:
472
31,567
# Students in 7th Grade:
515
40,814
# Students in 8th Grade:
550
43,546
# Students in 9th Grade:
692
484,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
690
494,744
# Students in 11th Grade:
647
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
663
489,782
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,359 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,112
$19,806
Spending / Student
$19,359
$18,241
Best Novato Unified School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Marin High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,132 students
Rank: #22.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Novato High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Arthur St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,448 students
Rank: #44.
Marin Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
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