Tomales High

Tomales High is a public high school in Tomales, CA, part of the Shoreline Unified. The school serves approximately 132 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 95.9th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math, 7 points below the state average and 54% in reading/language arts, 3 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $109,375, where 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 132 students, Tomales High 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Tomales High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Tomales High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.