San Marin High School vs. Novato High School
Should I attend San Marin High School or Novato 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
San Marin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Novato High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,132 students in grades 9-12, San Marin High School ranks in the top 50% 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,448 students in grades 9-12, Novato High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,132 students
1,448 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1298 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1491 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
313
370
Grade 10 Students
294
378
Grade 11 Students
250
370
Grade 12 Students
275
330
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
44%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
53%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
