San Marin High

www.nusd.org

1,250 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Marin High School is a public secondary school located in Novato, California, serving as part of the Novato Unified School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic program and a strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education and career readiness. Beyond the standard curriculum, San Marin offers a variety of specialized pathways, including a noted STEM program and opportunities for students to engage in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective subjects that cater to diverse interests and skill sets.

In addition to academics, San Marin High places a significant focus on student life and community engagement. The school hosts a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs, all designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining a supportive campus culture, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and personal growth among its student body, often drawing on its location in Marin County to provide a collaborative and resource-rich environment.

1,250

Total Students

56.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Marin High
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	400
Black	11
Asian	104
Two or More	109
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
615 (49.2%)
Hispanic
400 (32.0%)
Two or More
109 (8.7%)
Asian
104 (8.3%)
Black
11 (0.9%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)898-2121
Website:	http://www.nusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 318

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 290

Grade 12 305