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#4153 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Novato High
High School · Novato Unified · Novato, CA
A Novato Unified high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
625 Arthur St., Novato, CA 94947
- Math 24% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Novato High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Novato High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Novato), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,690
Median home value
$995,000
Median rent
$2,526/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94947; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Christian Academy North CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Marin Oaks HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| North Bay Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Nova Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Novato Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,083NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Novato High is listed in Novato Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Novato High
Novato High is a public high school in Novato, CA, part of Novato Unified, serving approximately 1,393 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,153 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Novato High
What grades does Novato High serve?
Novato High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Novato High?
Novato High has an enrollment of approximately 1,393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Novato High?
The student-teacher ratio at Novato High is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Novato High rank in CA?
Novato High ranks #4,153 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Novato High's MySchoolScout rating?
Novato High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Novato High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Novato High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Novato High a charter school?
No, Novato High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Novato High a Title I school?
No, Novato High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Novato High?
37.3% of students at Novato High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (415) 898-2125
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94947)
- 24,360
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94947; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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