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San Rafael City High

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 45.0/100

San Rafael City High has 3 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 45.0/100 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Terra Linda High at 69/100, where 30.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,978 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.7
16.2 – 68.9
Avg Exceeded %
15.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 52.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.0%, 5.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Terra Linda High leads the district at 69 with 30.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
73.0%
White
18.8%
Asian
2.5%
Black
1.4%
Other
4.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
69%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

San Rafael City High spends $14,978 per student in current expenditures — $164 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,978
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,666
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 5.9%
$14,150 → $14,978
Spending Efficiency
3.01
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 34%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$70,080–$141,612
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
121
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (3)

San Rafael City High has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.0 — 2.4 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Terra Linda High with a Scope Score of 69 and 30.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Terra Linda High
San Rafael City High Building Momentum
30.0%Solid
69/100
2San Rafael High
San Rafael City High Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
50/100
3Madrone High Continuation
San Rafael City High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
16/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Rafael City High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is San Rafael City High a good school district?
San Rafael City High has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.0/100, which is 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in San Rafael City High?
The highest-scoring school in San Rafael City High is Terra Linda High with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 30.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Rafael City High spend per student?
San Rafael City High spends $14,978 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in San Rafael City High?
Teacher salaries in San Rafael City High range from $70,080–$141,612 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.