San Rafael City High School District

310 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903-3500
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,627 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
10,357 Schools
# Students
2,627 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Rafael City High School District, which is ranked #920 of all 1,908 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#867 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
25%
34%
48%
47%
26%
29%
79%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
64%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,366 is higher than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,103 is higher than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,366
$19,979
Spending / Student
$35,103
$18,400

Best San Rafael City High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terra Linda High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,205 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,302 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

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 2,627 students.
What is the rank of San Rafael City High School District?
San Rafael City High School District is ranked #920 out of 1,908 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, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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 21:1, 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 $35,103 is higher than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,627 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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