- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Rafael, CA
San Rafael High
Federal NCES profile for San Rafael High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063511005938
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Rafael High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Rafael High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Rafael High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City High · California
NCES ID 063511005938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
San Rafael High held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 063511005938 · San Rafael, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,332 enr · 23:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Terra Linda High (1,248 students)
San Rafael High held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Rafael High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Rafael High
1,332 students
- Terra Linda Hi
Terra Linda High
1,248 students
- Madrone High C 96
Madrone High Continuation
96 students
What this shows San Rafael High reports 1,332 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Rafael High compares
San Rafael 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,332
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
White 20.5%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, San Rafael High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for San Rafael City High reports $18,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Rafael High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Linda High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madrone High Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Rafael High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in San Rafael
3 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 (~1,332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about San Rafael High
How many students attend San Rafael High?
San Rafael High has 1,332 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,265 (2022-23) → 1,302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Rafael High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Rafael High is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Rafael High?
63.1% of students at San Rafael High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Rafael High?
The largest demographic group at San Rafael High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Rafael High?
San Rafael High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Rafael High rank among high schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, San Rafael High ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in San Rafael City High?
Besides San Rafael High, San Rafael City High also operates Terra Linda High (1,248 students) and Madrone High Continuation (96 students). See the San Rafael City High district page for the complete list.