MARIN'S COMMUNITY

Marin's Community is a Title I public high school that is part of the Marin County Office of Education school district, located in San Rafael, CA with about 67 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Marin's Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 33:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the information provided, **Marin’s Community School (MCS)**, located in San Rafael, CA, operates under the jurisdiction of the Marin County Office of Education. It serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative to the traditional school setting. The school focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of its student population, often serving youth who are at risk or who have faced challenges in conventional high schools.

The program at Marin’s Community School emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, aiming to help students earn their high school diplomas while building the essential life skills needed for future success. By fostering a small-group environment and maintaining a commitment to individualized instruction, the school strives to reconnect students with their education, promote personal responsibility, and prepare them for post-secondary opportunities, whether in the workforce or higher education.

For more information, contact Marin's Community at (415) 491-0581 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.