For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,676 students in San Rafael City High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Rafael City High School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,676 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Rafael City High School District, which is ranked #921 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#867 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
64%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
27%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,956 is higher than the state median of $20,106. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,460 is higher than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,956
$20,106
Spending / Student
$34,460
$18,517
Best San Rafael City High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terra Linda High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Rafael City High School District?
San Rafael City High School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,676 students.
What is the rank of San Rafael City High School District?
San Rafael City High School District is ranked #921 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in San Rafael City High School District?
64% of San Rafael City High School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Rafael City High School District?
San Rafael City High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Rafael City High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,460 is higher than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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