Enrollment
1,248
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Rafael, CA
Terra Linda High
Federal NCES profile for Terra Linda High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063511005941
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terra Linda High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Terra Linda High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Linda High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City High · California
NCES ID 063511005941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terra Linda High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terra Linda High
Terra Linda High is a large high school in San Rafael, California, enrolling 1,248 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,248 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 561 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Rafael's high schools, it stands alongside San Rafael High (1,332 students): Terra Linda High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 23:1).
San Rafael City High also operates San Rafael High (1,332 students) and Madrone High Continuation (96 students) alongside Terra Linda High.
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 Terra Linda High compares
Terra Linda High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,248 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,248
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 50.2%
White 35.7%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Terra Linda High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Rafael City High, which includes Terra Linda High.
$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 Terra Linda High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madrone High Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terra Linda High'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
- 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.
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 (~1,248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Terra Linda High
How many students attend Terra Linda High?
Terra Linda High has 1,248 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Rafael, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Linda High?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Linda High is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terra Linda High?
42.2% of students at Terra Linda High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terra Linda High?
The largest demographic group at Terra Linda High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Linda High?
Terra Linda High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terra Linda High rank among high schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Linda High ranks #3 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 Terra Linda High a good school?
Terra Linda High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Terra Linda High, San Rafael City High also operates San Rafael High (1,332 students) and Madrone High Continuation (96 students). See the San Rafael City High district page for the complete list.
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