- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063511005941
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Terra Linda High held near 1,205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 063511005941 · San Rafael, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,248 enr · 21.9:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: San Rafael High (1,332 students)
Terra Linda High held near 1,205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Terra Linda High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Rafael Hig
San Rafael High
1,332 students
- This school
Terra Linda High
1,248 students
- Madrone High C 96
Madrone High Continuation
96 students
What this shows Terra Linda High reports 1,248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terra Linda High compares
Terra Linda 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~1,248 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,189 (2022-23) → 1,205 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.