Novato High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Novato, California 94947 · Novato Unified
#386 of 1,343 high schools in California
#8239 of 16,910 nationally
About Novato High
Novato High is a public high located in Novato, in the Novato Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,287 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 386th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,287.
There are 14 schools in Novato; Novato High ranks 9th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Novato High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Novato High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rancho Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 608 m away
Novato Early Intervention
Novato · Public other
· 608 m away
Lynwood Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 945 m away
San Jose Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students · 1.6 km away
Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students · 2.1 km away
Olive Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 2.6 km away
Sinaloa Middle
Novato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students · 2.8 km away
Loma Verde Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 3.6 km away
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students · 4.2 km away
San Ramon Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Sage Creek High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
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1,284 students
Oakmont High
Roseville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
Pajaro Valley High
Watsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
Encinal Junior/Senior High
Alameda · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,280 students
Richmond High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Novato High a good school?
Novato High has a Success Index (US) of 50.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #386 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Novato High rank in California?
Novato High ranks #386 of 1,343 high schools in California and #8239 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Novato High?
Novato High had 1,287 students in 2025.
Is Novato High a elementary school or a high school?
Novato High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Novato High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Novato High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.