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Marin Catholic High School

High School

675 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, Kentfield, CA 94904

Private

Enrollment

768

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

5.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,417 of 1,787

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Marin Catholic High School

5.3/10

High School in Kentfield · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Anthony G. Bacich Elementary

8.3/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Adaline E. Kent Middle

8.1/10

0.6 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Marin Catholic High School

Marin Catholic High School is a private high school in Kentfield, CA. Marin Catholic High School serves approximately 768 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Marin Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,417 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.2 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Marin Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Marin Catholic High School compares to the 2 public schools in Kentfield, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
This School
vs
17.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
768
This School
vs
525
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 7.3% vs 0%
Asian 2.7% vs 0%
Black 1.3% vs 0%
Marin Catholic High School Kentfield Public Avg

All Schools in Kentfield

School Rating
Marin Catholic High School (this school) 5.3
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary 8.3
Adaline E. Kent Middle 8.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,246
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 39%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Enrollment 768
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 77.1%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic 7.3%
Asian 2.7%
Black 1.3%
Pacific Islander 1.0%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

675 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD, Kentfield, CA 94904

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Marin Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. San Andreas High (Continuation) (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Larkspur), which scores notably higher. Another option is Redwood High (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Larkspur), which scores notably higher. Additionally, San Rafael High (rated 7.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby San Rafael), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kentfield, see our Kentfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary Kentfield 0.1 mi 8.3
Adaline E. Kent Middle Kentfield 0.6 mi 8.1
Hall Middle Larkspur 0.9 mi 8.5
Tamiscal High (Alternative) Larkspur 1.0 mi 4.8
ST PATRICK SCHOOL Larkspur 1.1 mi 7.2
Laurel Dell Elementary San Rafael 1.1 mi 7.8
Redwood High Larkspur 1.1 mi 7.9
James B. Davidson Middle San Rafael 1.2 mi 7.1
San Andreas High (Continuation) Larkspur 1.2 mi 8.5
OAc San Francisco Larkspur 1.4 mi
Chronos Academy Lakspur 1.4 mi
MARIN PRIMARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Larkspur 1.5 mi 7.2
Ross Elementary Ross 1.4 mi 9.2
LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES SAN RAFAEL San Rafael 1.7 mi
MARIN ACADEMY San Rafael 1.8 mi 6.7
ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL San Rafael 1.7 mi 6.4
Neil Cummins Elementary Corte Madera 1.7 mi 8.6
Madrone High Continuation San Rafael 1.9 mi 5.8
San Rafael High San Rafael 1.9 mi 7.0
THE BRANSON SCHOOL Ross 1.9 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94904 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$161,875

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$2,538/mo

Population

13,043

College Educated

70%

Homeownership

63.7%

Avg Commute

29.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

50.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marin Catholic High School

What grades does Marin Catholic High School serve?

Marin Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marin Catholic High School?

Marin Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marin Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marin Catholic High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Marin Catholic High School rank in CA?

Marin Catholic High School ranks #1,417 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Marin Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marin Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Marin Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Marin Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Marin Catholic High School a religious school?

Marin Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
72 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
768
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Marin County

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