Novato High School vs. San Marin High School
Should I attend Novato High School or San Marin High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Novato High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
San Marin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Novato High School serves 1,433 students in grades 9-12.
Novato High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
San Marin High School serves 1,132 students in grades 9-12.
San Marin High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,433 students
1,132 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1491 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1298 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
371
306
Grade 10 Students
365
264
Grade 11 Students
338
301
Grade 12 Students
359
261
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
40%
31%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
43%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
