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Novato High School vs. San Marin High School

Should you attend Novato High School or San Marin High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Novato High School
625 Arthur St.
Novato, CA 94947
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
San Marin High School
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Novato High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

San Marin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,393 students in grades 9-12, Novato High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,186 students in grades 9-12, San Marin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,393 students
1,186 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Novato High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Marin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Novato High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Marin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Novato High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Marin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Novato High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Novato Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Marin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Novato Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2294 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1682 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Novato High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Marin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in CA)
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Novato High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Marin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
72%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Novato High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Marin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Top 50% in CA)
41%
(Top 30% in CA)
91%
(Top 50% in CA)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Novato High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of San Marin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Novato Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Novato High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of San Marin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
307
319
Grade 10 Students
366
301
Grade 11 Students
346
293
Grade 12 Students
374
273

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Novato High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Marin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Novato High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Marin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Novato High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Marin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Novato High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Marin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Novato High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Marin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Novato High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Marin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Novato Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Novato High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Marin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Novato High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Marin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Novato High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Marin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Novato Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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