- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Novato, CA
Marin Oaks High
Federal NCES profile for Marin Oaks High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062772004190
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marin Oaks High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for California
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marin Oaks High has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marin Oaks High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Marin Oaks High held near 88 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062772004190 · Novato, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 9.9:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
Marin Oaks High held near 88 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marin Oaks High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novato High
Novato High
1,287 students
- San Marin High
San Marin High
1,250 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
693 students
- San Jose Inter
San Jose Intermediate
559 students
- Hamilton Meado
Hamilton Meadow Park
544 students
- This school 69
Marin Oaks High
69 students
What this shows Marin Oaks High reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marin Oaks High compares
Marin Oaks High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.4%
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
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
White 21.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Marin Oaks High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Novato Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marin Oaks High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marin Oaks High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Novato
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marin Oaks High
How many students attend Marin Oaks High?
Marin Oaks High has 69 students enrolled. It is a high school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marin Oaks High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marin Oaks High is 9.9:1, which is 54% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% 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 Marin Oaks High?
60.0% of students at Marin Oaks High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marin Oaks High?
The largest demographic group at Marin Oaks High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Novato, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marin Oaks High?
Marin Oaks High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marin Oaks High rank among high schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, Marin Oaks High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Novato, 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 Novato on the city page.
What other schools are in Novato Unified?
Besides Marin Oaks High, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), San Marin High (1,250 students), and Sinaloa Middle (693 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.