San Rafael High School

San Rafael High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
150 3rd St,  San Rafael, CA
San Rafael City High School District
3.7
4.4
1,302 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Glenn Dennis
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
433:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.4%
Hispanic
71%
White
23.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or more races
1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Davis 187 Students
University of California - Berkeley 184 Students
San Francisco State University 177 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 174 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 171 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 168 Students
San Diego State University 157 Students
University of California - San Diego 148 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 140 Students
University of California - Irvine 123 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Biology 72 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students
Communications 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Criminology 29 Students
Film and Video Studies 29 Students
Environmental Science 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 174 Reviews
5.0 Alum
10/15/2024
San Rafael High School was a great experience as a teenager. I felt very welcomed and there was plenty of sports and clubs to be involved with that allowed me to meet lasting friends. While not the entire counseling or teaching staff was helpful the good definitely outweighed the bad and because of those who did help I am currently attending UC Davis which ranks 9th in all public universities.
4.0 Senior
4/21/2024
Overall, my experience in San Rafael High School has been really good. I have made many close knit friends and have been doing great in all of my classes. Many AP class opportunities and also normal classes.
4.0 Senior
3/7/2023
San Rafael High School has really been a good experience for the past 3 years. Diversity can never be the problem at San Rafael High we all gather as a community to learn about each other cultures and we all are one big family. I've seen a huge change in our buildings where two big buildings have been built in our campus the STEM building and the COMMONS. We love our campus very much and it just makes it more of a safe environment. Our School Spirit is always on board where especially us SENIORS show how it's done to the underclassmen. Our sports has always been entertaining and fun to watch. The experience is what matters the most and this make a better place to be at. Our teachers are always pushing us to become successful in our lives and want the best for each student. San Rafael High School has always been a home to me.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 12 Reviews
5.0 other
2/2/2025
Loved my time at San Rafael High School! The teachers and admin are amazing - full of joy, humility, and a real passion for what they do. The sports and culture at SR are all about having that DAWG pride, having fun while improving - you can really feel the effort each department puts in.SR has all...
5.0 parent
4/3/2023
A good school i am good student now
5.0 parent
4/3/2023
the good and fun school I´m going to try to make it better though
5.0 student
4/28/2022
I am currently a Junior at San Rafael. I am enrolled in the Media Academy Program. I have nothing bad to say about this program. The teachers care about their students grades and their wellbeing. I am making 10 minute videos with high quality equipment. There is an incredible amount of creative free...

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San Rafael High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Rafael, CA and is served by the San Rafael City High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,302 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. San Rafael High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,665,635. Discover additional schools in the area, like Redwood High School, Terra Linda High School, Archie Williams High School, and more. Learn more about what San Rafael has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near San Rafael High School.

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