Marin Oaks High

www.nusd.org

85 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marin Oaks High School, located in Novato, California, is the continuation high school within the Novato Unified School District. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, and supportive educational environment than what is typically provided in a large, comprehensive high school setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and fostering a close-knit community where students can work toward graduation at a pace that suits their individual needs.

The educational philosophy at Marin Oaks emphasizes building strong, positive relationships between students and staff to boost engagement and personal accountability. By utilizing smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to independent and collaborative learning, the school provides a pathway for students to overcome academic challenges and stay on track for a high school diploma. Ultimately, Marin Oaks serves as a vital resource for students seeking a fresh start and a structured, supportive pathway to future success.

Total Students

7.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marin Oaks High
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	61
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
61 (72.6 %)
White
13 (15.5 %)
Black
5 (6.0 %)
Two or More
3 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Novato Unified
Phone:	(415)897-7653
Website:	http://www.nusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 52