For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,627 students in San Rafael City High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Rafael City High School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,627 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
San Rafael City High School District, which is ranked #799 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#804 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
110 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,678 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
56%
# Black Students
34 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
689 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
26%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
623
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
606
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
651
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
747
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,366 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,103 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$92 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,366
$19,974

Spending / Student
$35,103
$18,396

Best San Rafael City High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terra Linda High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #22.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #33.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Rafael City High School District?
San Rafael City High School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,627 students.
What is the rank of San Rafael City High School District?
San Rafael City High School District is ranked #799 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in San Rafael City High School District?
64% of San Rafael City High School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Rafael City High School District?
San Rafael City High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Rafael City High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,103 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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