At a glance
Reported students
1,248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,248
Terra Linda High: 1,248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Terra Linda High
Terra Linda High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Rafael. It is one of 3 current school records connected to San Rafael City High. NCES reports 1,248 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.8%) and White (35.3%). English learners represent 16.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Terra Linda High
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.3%
- Hispanic49.8%
- Black1.4%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Rafael City High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Rafael High
High · Grades 09–12
1,332 reported students
Madrone High Continuation
High · Grades 09–12
96 reported students
Public schools near Terra Linda High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County ROP High · Marin County ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Marin's Community High · Marin County Office of Education | 07–12 | 64 | 1 mi |
| Archie Williams High High · Tamalpais Union High | 09–12 | 1,141 | 1.5 mi |
| Marin County Juvenile Court High · Marin County Office of Education | 07–12 | 3 | 2 mi |
| Madrone High Continuation High · San Rafael City High | 09–12 | 96 | 3 mi |
| San Rafael High High · San Rafael City High | 09–12 | 1,332 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Terra Linda High
What grades does Terra Linda High serve?
Terra Linda High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Rafael City High.
How many students attend Terra Linda High?
Terra Linda High reported 1,248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,194 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Terra Linda High?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 1,248 students and 60.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Terra Linda High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Terra Linda High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Rafael City High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Terra Linda High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Terra Linda High in?
Terra Linda High is part of San Rafael City High, based in San Rafael, CA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Terra Linda High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marin County ROP (1 mi), Marin's Community (1 mi), Archie Williams High (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.