Terra Linda High School

320 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,200 students in grades 9-12, Terra Linda 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 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Terra Linda High School's student population of 1,200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,200 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Terra Linda High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terra Linda 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1253 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Terra Linda High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
48%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
39%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Terra Linda High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Terra Linda High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Terra Linda High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Terra Linda High School's ranking?
Terra Linda High School is ranked #1253 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Terra Linda High School often compared to?
Terra Linda High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Rafael High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terra Linda High School?
The graduation rate of Terra Linda High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Terra Linda High School?
1,200 students attend Terra Linda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Terra Linda High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terra Linda High School?
Terra Linda High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Terra Linda High School offer ?
Terra Linda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Terra Linda High School part of?
Terra Linda High School is part of San Rafael City High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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