Novato High
Novato, CA · Novato Unified · Grades 9-12
519th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
Novato High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Novato High 519th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2015 to 66th in 2025 — declining.
Novato High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 312 students tested
Novato High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,393 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.6% | 47.7% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| White | 53.6% | 36.4% | ▼ 17.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 5.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 5.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Novato High
Typical home value $1.04M in zip 94947 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Novato High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Marin Oaks HighNovato Unified · 0.5 mi away1,434th of 1,528
ELA 8% · Math 3% - 8San Marin HighNovato Unified · 2.8 mi away375th of 1,528
ELA 67% · Math 37% - –Marin County Juvenile CourtMarin County Office of Education · 4.4 mi away
- –Marin's CommunityMarin County Office of Education · 5.4 mi away
- –Marin County ROPMarin County ROP · 5.4 mi away
- 9Terra Linda HighSan Rafael City High · 6.4 mi away243rd of 1,528
ELA 73% · Math 46% - 9Archie Williams HighTamalpais Union High · 7.3 mi away206th of 1,528
ELA 68% · Math 55% - 1Madrone High ContinuationSan Rafael City High · 8.8 mi away1,524th of 1,528
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Novato High in?
Novato High is part of the Novato Unified district in Novato, California.
Is Novato High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Novato High 519th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Novato High?
Hispanic 48%, White 36%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 6% (1,393 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Novato High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94947 is $1.04M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.