Marin's Community

Summary:

Marin's Community is a small public high school in San Rafael, California, serving grades 7-12 with a diverse student population that is predominantly Hispanic. However, the school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism compared to nearby schools and the state and county averages.

Marin's Community has ranked in the bottom tier of California high schools for the past 15 years, with only 5.56% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 13.9% to 42.9% over the past five years, while dropout rates have been as high as 81.8%. Additionally, Marin's Community has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 77.9% to 92.3% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state and county averages. The school serves a high-need population, with 79.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

In comparison, nearby schools like Novato High, Redwood High, and Archie Williams High have much higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Marin's Community is also located very close (0.02 miles) to another alternative school, Phoenix Academy, which has similar challenges but slightly better graduation rates. These comparisons suggest that Marin's Community may need to implement comprehensive interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its student population and improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94903-1843

(415) 491-0581

District: Marin County Office of Education

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 61

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.0%

White:

6.6%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marin's Community is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2006 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Marin's Community is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marin's Community who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Marin's Community has the largest high school student body size in the Marin County Office of Education School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82%), White (6.6%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marin's Community is 21.3, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Marin County Office of Education School District! (See more...)

Compare Marin's Community employs 2.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Marin's Community was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Marin's Community

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2004	10.96	1660^th	1769	6.2%
2006	18.64	1524^th	1804	15.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Marin's Community

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Rank History for all high school students at Marin's Community

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	33.74	839^th	1653	49.2%
2005	18.84	1438^th	1901	24.4%
2006	22.95	1308^th	1968	33.5%
2007	21.49	1447^th	2063	29.9%
2008	19.18	1575^th	2117	25.6%
2009	32.41	1286^th	2238	42.5%
2010	18.79	1667^th	2281	26.9%
2011	27.01	1409^th	2367	40.5%
2012	26.81	1396^th	2354	40.7%
2013	18.56	1714^th	2426	29.3%
2023	4.84	2321^st	2348	1.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marin's Community

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.51	2246^th	2247	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Marin's Community

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.57	2180^th	2207	1.2%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Marin's Community

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.47	2123^rd	2142	0.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marin's Community

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	47	8	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	63
1989	64	9	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	74
1990	66	14	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	91
1991	53	12	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1992	65	15	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1993	90	18	2	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	137
1994	28	15	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
1995	67	32	8	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1996	67	32	8	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1997	69	23	10	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	142
1998	64	27	11	46	3	n/a	n/a	0	151
1999	74	28	12	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	160
2000	74	22	15	43	0	n/a	n/a	5	159
2001	73	22	10	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2002	82	28	12	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2003	82	28	12	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2004	65	22	8	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	131
2005	81	24	9	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2006	72	26	6	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	163
2007	67	27	3	49	1	n/a	n/a	5	152
2008	68	31	5	50	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	154
2009	69	25	5	68	1	3	2	0	173
2010	51	26	4	79	1	2	3	0	166
2011	33	23	2	72	4	1	0	0	135
2012	21	16	2	68	0	0	4	0	111
2013	16	13	0	66	0	1	5	0	101
2014	21	7	1	51	0	1	5	0	86
2015	13	4	2	25	0	0	3	0	47
2016	12	4	0	32	0	0	5	0	53
2017	11	2	2	30	0	0	2	0	47
2018	12	7	2	43	0	0	3	0	67
2019	9	7	2	58	0	0	1	0	77
2020	7	0	3	42	1	0	3	0	56
2021	4	2	1	31	0	1	3	0	42
2022	6	5	1	15	0	0	6	0	33
2023	4	3	1	40	0	0	1	0	49
2024	4	2	1	50	0	1	3	0	61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marin's Community

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	63	10.3	6.1	n/a
1989	74	9.0	8.2	n/a
1990	91	9.0	10.1	n/a
1991	82	9.0	9.1	n/a
1992	96	9.1	10.5	n/a
1993	137	7.0	19.6	0
1994	67	7.0	9.6	0
1995	151	6.0	25.2	0
1996	151	6.0	25.2	0
1997	142	6.0	23.7	0
1998	151	6.0	25.2	0
1999	160	5.0	32.0	0
2000	159	6.0	26.5	0
2001	137	5.0	27.4	0
2002	149	4.5	33.1	21.5
2003	149	4.5	33.1	21.5
2004	131	5.0	26.2	20.6
2005	177	4.0	44.3	32.8
2006	163	3.0	54.3	46.6
2007	152	6.4	23.8	25.9
2008	154	11.8	13.1	48.1
2009	173	9.4	18.4	59
2010	166	7.2	22.8	30.1
2011	135	n/a	n/a	81.5
2012	111	5.1	21.5	n/a
2013	101	4.6	21.5	67.3
2014	86	3.7	22.8	62.8
2015	47	3.0	15.6	63.8
2016	53	3.0	17.6	49.1
2017	47	2.7	16.9	38.3
2018	67	2.6	25.7	62.7
2019	77	2.8	26.8	68.8
2020	56	n/a	n/a	55.4
2021	42	3.2	13.0	78.6
2022	33	3.6	9.1	72.7
2023	49	2.7	17.8	79.6
2024	61	2.8	21.3	63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marin's Community

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	63	10.3	6.1	n/a
1989	74	9.0	8.2	n/a
1990	91	9.0	10.1	n/a
1991	82	9.0	9.1	n/a
1992	96	9.1	10.5	n/a
1993	137	7.0	19.6	0
1994	67	7.0	9.6	0
1995	151	6.0	25.2	0
1996	151	6.0	25.2	0
1997	142	6.0	23.7	0
1998	151	6.0	25.2	0
1999	160	5.0	32.0	0
2000	159	6.0	26.5	0
2001	137	5.0	27.4	0
2002	149	4.5	33.1	21.5
2003	149	4.5	33.1	21.5
2004	131	5.0	26.2	20.6
2005	177	4.0	44.3	32.8
2006	163	3.0	54.3	46.6
2007	152	6.4	23.8	25.9
2008	154	11.8	13.1	48.1
2009	173	9.4	18.4	59
2010	166	7.2	22.8	30.1
2011	135	n/a	n/a	81.5
2012	111	5.1	21.5	n/a
2013	101	4.6	21.5	67.3
2014	86	3.7	22.8	62.8
2015	47	3.0	15.6	63.8
2016	53	3.0	17.6	49.1
2017	47	2.7	16.9	38.3
2018	67	2.6	25.7	62.7
2019	77	2.8	26.8	68.8
2020	56	n/a	n/a	55.4
2021	42	3.2	13.0	78.6
2022	33	3.6	9.1	72.7
2023	49	2.7	17.8	79.6
2024	61	2.8	21.3	63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marin's Community

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	77	49	36.4%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	58	40	31%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	4	55.6%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.8%	79.6%	10.8%

Schools Near Marin's Community

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Marin's Community	Public	7-12	1111 Las Gallinas Ave.	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	Marin County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 491-0581	61	3	21.3	63.9%	4 (6.6%)	2 (3.3%)	50 (82.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	3 (4.9%)								(n/a)					7.1
Marin County Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	1111 Las Gallinas Ave.	San Rafael	94913	Marin County	Marin County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(415) 499-5892	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Phoenix Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1111 Las Gallinas Ave.	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	Marin County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 491-0581	10	3	3.9	70.0%	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (80.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Terra Linda High	Public	9-12	320 Nova Albion Way	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	San Rafael City High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 492-3100	1,205	59	20.5	50.1%	412 (34.2%)	21 (1.7%)	612 (50.8%)	70 (5.8%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	71 (5.9%)	79.8	330^th of 2323 public high schools	85.8%		73.7	428^th of 2348 public high schools	81.8%	98		39.7	39.7	70.9	70.9	38.8	38.8	$10,658
Marin County Juvenile Court	Public	7-12	16 Jeannette Prandi Way	San Rafael	94903	Marin County	Marin County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 491-0581	5	1	5.0		0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Archie Williams High	Public	9-12	1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.	San Anselmo	94960	Marin County	Tamalpais Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 453-8770	1,181	64	18.5	10.9%	884 (74.9%)	13 (1.1%)	171 (14.5%)	25 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (7.0%)	70.3	467^th of 2323 public high schools	79.9%		86.3	226^th of 2348 public high schools	90.4%	241	33.3	16.7	29.5	62.6	62.6	42.6	42.6	$19,261
Madrone High Continuation	Public	9-12	185 Mission Ave.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2435	120	9	13.3	86.7%	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	114 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	9.3	2067^th of 2323 public high schools	11.0%		9.2	2116^th of 2348 public high schools	9.9%	49		0.0	0.0	11.1	11.1	0.0	0.0	$19,307
San Rafael High	Public	9-12	150 Third St.	San Rafael	94901	Marin County	San Rafael City High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 485-2330	1,302	60	21.5	70.3%	277 (21.3%)	11 (0.8%)	952 (73.1%)	40 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.1%)	50.3	850^th of 2323 public high schools	63.4%		40.4	1129^th of 2348 public high schools	51.9%	279		16.7	16.7	55.6	55.6	26.1	26.1	$10,081
Novato High	Public	9-12	625 Arthur St.	Novato	94947	Marin County	Novato Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 898-2125	1,393	65	21.5	37.3%	507 (36.4%)	30 (2.2%)	665 (47.7%)	79 (5.7%)	8 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.5%)	59.6	643^rd of 2323 public high schools	72.3%		67.9	508^th of 2348 public high schools	78.4%	135		31.1	31.1	55.9	55.9	24.2	24.2	$7,622
Tamiscal High (Alternative)	Public	9-12	305 Doherty Dr.	Larkspur	94939	Marin County	Tamalpais Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 945-3750	134	11	12.6	17.9%	94 (70.1%)	3 (2.2%)	19 (14.2%)	8 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.5%)	28.4	1465^th of 2323 public high schools	36.9%		64.4	568^th of 2348 public high schools	75.8%	897	16.7	18.2	17.4	26.1	26.1	13.6	13.6	$33,983

Frequently Asked Questions about Marin's Community

What is the racial makeup of Marin's Community?

Students at Marin's Community are 82% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Marin's Community?

In the 2023-24 school year, 61 students attended Marin's Community.

What district is Marin's Community in?

Marin County Office of Education

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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