San Rafael High

sanrafael.srcs.org/

1,332 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Rafael High School, located in the heart of San Rafael, California, is the flagship secondary school of the San Rafael City Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and inclusive community values. Its historic campus, which has been a cornerstone of the local community for over a century, offers a wide range of rigorous courses, including a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program and various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, San Rafael High encourages a well-rounded educational experience through its extensive extracurricular offerings, including competitive athletics, visual and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes equity and belonging, often collaborating with local organizations to provide students with enrichment opportunities. With a focus on preparing students to be globally-minded citizens, San Rafael High remains a vital hub for youth development in Marin County.

1,332

Total Students

67.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Rafael High
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	986
Black	14
Asian	34
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
986 (74.3%)
White
272 (20.5%)
Asian
34 (2.6%)
Two or More
18 (1.4%)
Black
14 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	San Rafael City High
Phone:	(415)485-2330
Website:	http://sanrafael.srcs.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	896
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 9 313

Grade 10 323

Grade 11 329

Grade 12 367