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15 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94945-1117
Summary
San Marin High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 39.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 39.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 677/1,596 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 347/1,596 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,250 |
| Low-Income Students | 449 (35.9%) |
| English Learners | 79 (6.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.5 points from last year and fell 9.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.2 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 68% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
39.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.0-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does San Marin High compare within the district?
San Marin High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Novato Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Marin High rank in California?
San Marin High ranks No. 677 of 1,596 in reading and No. 347 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at San Marin High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.8% meet the reading standard and 24.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Marin High compare with other schools in Novato?
San Marin High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Novato with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NovatoHow does San Marin High compare with other schools in Marin County?
San Marin High is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Marin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Marin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| San Marin HighThis school | 39.5% | 56.2% |
| Novato High | 36.5% | 68.9% |
