Summary:
The San Rafael City High district includes three public high schools serving grades 9-12: two traditional comprehensive schools, San Rafael High and Terra Linda High, and the smaller alternative Madrone High Continuation.
Terra Linda High stands out as the district's top performer, with a state ranking in the 85th percentile, a 93.3% graduation rate, and academic scores well above district and state averages, particularly in English. San Rafael High performs near the state average, while Madrone High Continuation, which serves a high-needs population, faces significant challenges with much lower graduation rates and academic proficiency.
Key takeaways for parents include notable differences in student outcomes within the same district. Mathematics is an area for improvement across all schools, as even the highest performer lags behind the state average. The data shows that Terra Linda High achieves its strong results with the lowest per-student spending in the district, while the continuation school model at Madrone High receives more funding but serves students with very high absenteeism and dropout rates.
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