Terra Linda High School

Terra Linda High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
320 Nova Albion Way,  San Rafael, CA
San Rafael City High School District
3.6
3.9
1,205 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Katy Dunlap
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
28
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
59.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
20.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
13.1%
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
415:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
50.3%
White
35.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 - Berkeley 248 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 241 Students
San Diego State University 232 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 228 Students
University of California - Davis 220 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 204 Students
University of California - San Diego 194 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 187 Students
San Francisco State University 184 Students
University of California - Irvine 144 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 146 Students
Psychology 122 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Biology 66 Students
Political Science and Government 53 Students
Environmental Science 52 Students
Communications 46 Students
Computer Science 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Criminology 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 190 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/14/2025
It has been a great experience being a parent at TL. The administration is very helpful and the parent body is very involved. My child has had great teachers and many opportunities for extra curriculars and AP classes as well as classes at COM.
5.0 Senior
9/22/2023
My freshmen year was Covid19 year so I wasn't able to experience my full high school experience, although sophomore year was better since I was able to go school since Covid was getting better however we had to wear masks to school. The bad parts were Covid and the good part about my experience was being able to get the high school experience.
2.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Some of the teachers are really great, however there are a lot of issues with other teachers and administrators that make it such a hard place to be happy in. There's definitely also an underbelly of racism, homophobia, and sexism that exists there that is hard to deal with.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/20/2024
Wonderful school! Both of my kids got into the college of their choice. Great teachers!
5.0 parent
1/12/2024
Terra Linda HS is an awesome school. My son graduated and attended NYU and he is now earning his PhD at Princeton University. My daughter graduated and attended UC San Diego and is now enrolled in nursing school. TL made a difference in the lives of both of my kids. I truly enjoyed being a part of t...
4.0 student
3/16/2021
I LOVED THIS SHOOL! I'm graduating this year and I'm so lucky to have had teachers like Ms. Arcangelo, Mr. Wilson, Ms. Leonhart, Mr. Tow, Mr. Shoengart, Mr. Robins and so many more. I've made lots of good friends. However, when I was I sophomore I was harassed by the basketball and baseball team and...
4.0 student
5/7/2019
3.8 is the minimum I would rate this school out of 5, as one of the lucky students who could speak up for themself, some of the time.

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Terra Linda 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 1,205 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Terra Linda High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,343,063. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marin County Community School, San Rafael High School, The Marin School, and more. Learn more about what San Rafael has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Terra Linda High School.

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