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 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).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- 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 1,132 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Marin High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of San Marin High School is 0.62, which is less 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
#1298 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1298 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Marin High School?
The graduation rate of San Marin High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend San Marin High School?
1,132 students attend San Marin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of San Marin High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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