San Marin High School is a public high school located in Novato, California, in the United States.
Serving 1,250 students in grades 9-12, San Marin 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 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: San Marin High serves the northern part of Novato, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 37 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
San Marin High School's student population of 1,250 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
San Marin High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Marin High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1992 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Marin High School's ranking?
San Marin High School is ranked #1992 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Marin High School often compared to?
San Marin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Novato High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Marin High School?
The graduation rate of San Marin High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Marin High School?
1,250 students attend San Marin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of San Marin High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Marin High School?
San Marin High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Marin High School offer ?
San Marin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Marin High School part of?
San Marin High School is part of Novato Unified School District.
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