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San Rafael City High: San Rafael City High averages 40.7/100 — 4.1 points below the state average.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 40.7/100

San Rafael City High has 3 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 40.7/100 — 4.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Terra Linda High at 62/100, 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 23.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.7
15.1 – 61.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

San Rafael City High's high schools average 40.7/100 — 3.0 points below the state average.

District Analysis

San Rafael City High has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 40.7/100 — 4.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Score range of 46.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 23.7%, 5.8pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.8%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Terra Linda High leads the district at 62 with 30.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
72.5%
White
19.3%
Asian
2.5%
Black
2.2%
Other
3.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
66%
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
2.72
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

For the data nerds

Every school in San Rafael City High

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

High Schools (3)

San Rafael City High has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.7 — 3.0 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Terra Linda High with a Scope Score of 62 and 30.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Terra Linda High
San Rafael City High Building Momentum
30.0%Solid
62/100
2San Rafael High
San Rafael City High Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
45/100
3Madrone High Continuation
San Rafael City High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
15/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. 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 40.7/100, which is 4.1 points below the state average. 15.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 62/100 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.