Marin's Community

Marin's Community is an alternative high school located in the heart of San Rafael, California. Serving students from seventh to twelfth grade, the school has a small but tight-knit community with 61 students and two full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 30.5:1. The academic performance at Marin's Community is currently rated at 2.6 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, placing it near the bottom nationally among California schools.

Students perform around 19% proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 25% proficient or above in Math. While the test scores indicate areas for academic growth, Marin's Community focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that caters to diverse student needs and encourages individual development. The school’s alternative approach may offer unique educational experiences not found in traditional settings.

Marin's Community is situated within a small city setting, offering students easy access to local amenities and resources while still maintaining the personalized attention typical of smaller institutions.

With an enrollment of 61 students, Marin's Community is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Marin's Community is 30.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.