- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Novato, CA
Novato High
Federal NCES profile for Novato 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 062772004191
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Novato High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Novato High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Novato High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Novato High held near 1,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 062772004191 · Novato, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,287 enr · 20.8:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marin High (1,250 students)
Novato High held near 1,393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Novato High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Pleasant Valle 464
Pleasant Valley Elementary
464 students
What this shows Novato High reports 1,287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Novato High compares
Novato 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,287 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,287
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 35.6%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Novato High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Novato Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Novato High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marin High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Novato High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Novato High
How many students attend Novato High?
Novato High has 1,287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,458 (2022-23) → 1,393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Novato High?
The student-teacher ratio at Novato High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher 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 Novato High?
31.6% of students at Novato High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Novato High?
The largest demographic group at Novato High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Novato, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Novato High?
Novato 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 Novato High rank among high schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, Novato 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 Novato High, Novato Unified also operates San Marin High (1,250 students), Sinaloa Middle (693 students), and San Jose Intermediate (559 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.