- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Novato, CA
San Marin High
Federal NCES profile for San Marin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062772004196
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Marin High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
San Marin High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Marin High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
San Marin High held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 062772004196 · Novato, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,250 enr · 23.6:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
San Marin High held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Marin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novato High
Novato High
1,287 students
- This school
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 San Marin High reports 1,250 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Marin High compares
San Marin 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,250 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,250
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 8.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, San Marin High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 San Marin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Marin 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 (~1,250 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Marin High
How many students attend San Marin High?
San Marin High has 1,250 students enrolled. It is a high school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,144 (2022-23) → 1,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Marin High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Marin High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Marin High?
19.8% of students at San Marin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Marin High?
The largest demographic group at San Marin High is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Novato, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Marin High?
San Marin High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 San Marin High rank among high schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, San Marin High ranks #1 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 San Marin High, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), Sinaloa Middle (693 students), and San Jose Intermediate (559 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.