Enrollment
96
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Rafael, CA
Madrone High Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Madrone High Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063511005937
👥 S:T ratio 65
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrone High Continuation earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for California
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrone High Continuation has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrone High Continuation ranks #2 of 4 high schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City High · California
NCES ID 063511005937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madrone High Continuation compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madrone High Continuation
Madrone High Continuation is a high-poverty, small high school in San Rafael, California, enrolling 96 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Madrone High Continuation is leaner than roughly 97% of California schools and 60% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.6% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 96 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among San Rafael's high schools, it stands alongside San Rafael High (1,332 students): Madrone High Continuation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.7:1 vs 23:1).
San Rafael City High also operates San Rafael High (1,332 students) and Terra Linda High (1,248 students) alongside Madrone High Continuation.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madrone High Continuation compares
Madrone High Continuation on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 60% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,652
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
African American 4.2%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Madrone High Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Rafael City High, which includes Madrone High Continuation.
$16,652
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.9%
State 11.4%
Federal 4.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Madrone High Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrone High Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in San Rafael
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madrone High Continuation
How many students attend Madrone High Continuation?
Madrone High Continuation has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Rafael, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrone High Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrone High Continuation is 8.7:1, which is 60% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madrone High Continuation?
85.6% of students at Madrone High Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrone High Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Madrone High Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrone High Continuation?
Madrone High Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madrone High Continuation rank among high schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrone High Continuation ranks #2 of 4 high schools in San Rafael, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Rafael on the city page.
Is Madrone High Continuation a good school?
Madrone High Continuation earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Rafael City High?
Besides Madrone High Continuation, San Rafael City High also operates San Rafael High (1,332 students) and Terra Linda High (1,248 students). See the San Rafael City High district page for the complete list.
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