San Marin High School

What San Marin High School does

San Marin High School (SMHS) is a public comprehensive high school founded in 1968, located at 15 San Marin Drive, Novato, California, and operated by the Novato Unified School District (NUSD). It is one of two comprehensive high schools within NUSD and serves students in grades 9-12 drawn from the district's residential catchment. The school's core academic offering centers on a college-preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, anchored by 18 Advanced Placement courses, the AVID college-readiness program for first-generation students, and the STEM Marin pathway program with Comprehensive, Biotech, and Engineering tracks. Co-curricular programs include the smART (San Marin Arts and Technical Arts) integrated arts curriculum, award-winning drama and music programs, a journalism program, and an athletics program with 25 teams that engages more than half of the student body.

The school's underlying technology stack is standard EdTech infrastructure rather than a proprietary platform: a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 6-12, district-wide Google Workspace for Education, campus-wide Wi-Fi, Apple TV and Chromebox devices in every classroom, iPads for instruction, and a next-generation firewall with content filtering. Supporting systems include the Aeries student information system, Naviance for college and career planning, ParentSquare for family communications, and Parchment for transcript ordering. The campus comprises 50 classrooms, two physical science laboratories, two gyms, a library, a college and career center, a computer lab, a student center, a cafeteria, and athletic facilities; recent capital improvements include an 18,000 sq ft STEM building completed Fall 2020, a 7,800 sq ft Performing Arts Center completed Winter 2021, and synthetic-turf athletic field conversions begun June 2021, all funded by Bond Measure G.

The business model is non-commercial: SMHS is a government/state entity with no tuition and no commercial revenue. Funding flows through NUSD from local parcel taxes (Measure G), California state education funding, and federal grants. The customer base is captive district residents, with four credentialed school counselors supporting a 1:350 counselor-to-student ratio. Community and partner ecosystem includes the PTSA, School Site Council, ELAC, Rotary Scholars, Marin Educational Foundation, 10,000 Degrees, Bay Area Community Resources, College Board, and College of Marin. Recognition includes the California Gold Ribbon Award and Exemplary Arts Program designation from the California Department of Education.

Name

San Marin High School

Legal name

San Marin High School

Website

https://sanmarin.nusd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

San Marin High School is a public comprehensive high school in Novato, California, operated by the Novato Unified School District, serving grades 9-12 students with college-preparatory academics including 18 AP courses, STEM Marin pathways, AVID, smART arts, athletics, and counseling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparation programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Stem education pathways
• Student counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Novato

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: San Marin High School is a public high school within the Novato Unified School District, funded primarily through local parcel taxes (Measure G), state education funding, and federal grants. The school does not generate commercial revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Marin High School provides tuition-free public secondary education for grades 9–12 within the Novato Unified School District. Its core offering combines 17–18 Advanced Placement courses, project-based STEM Marin pathways (Biotech and Engineering), the integrated smART arts program, AVID college-readiness support, CTE career pathways, comprehensive counseling and college/career services, and a 25-team athletics program. Students are equipped through a district-wide 1:1 Chromebook program and Google Workspace for Education.

Product overview

San Marin High School provides a comprehensive educational experience through multiple integrated programs. The core academic offerings include the Advanced Placement (AP) Program with 17 college-level courses for college credit, the STEM Marin pathway program with Biotech and Engineering specializations, and the smART (San Marin Arts and Technical Arts) program offering Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Technical Arts, Multimedia, and Writing Arts. Student support services include the AVID college-preparation program, Link Crew mentoring for freshmen, CTE Pathways for career preparation, a full-service Counseling Office, and a College & Career Center. The school also maintains an Athletics Program with 25 teams and extensive Library Services with digital research resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses for grades 10–12 offering university-level curriculum with nationally standardized AP exams for college credit. The school offers 17–18 AP courses including AP Language, AP US History, AP Calculus, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. Students scoring 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams qualify for college credit at most colleges.
• STEM Marin Project-based science and math curriculum with three pathways (Comprehensive, Biotech, and Engineering) focusing on critical thinking through scientific experiments and real-world problem solving, with collaborative group work and technology integration. Backed by an 18,000-square-foot STEM classroom/laboratory building completed Fall 2020.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) A 4-year college preparation program for motivated students who could benefit from support to attend a four-year university, targeting first-generation college-bound and underrepresented students. Includes structured tutoring and college-readiness curriculum.
• smART (San Marin Arts and Technical Arts) Integrated group of UC-approved classes including Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Theatre and Music), Technical Arts, Multimedia, and Writing Arts. Many classes are taught after school to allow students to take AP and Honors courses during regular hours. Designated a California Exemplary Arts Program.
• Link Crew Orientation and mentoring program designed to help incoming 9th graders transition to high school. Junior and Senior Link Leaders are trained by experienced teachers to mentor freshmen on social and educational challenges.
• CTE Pathways (Career Technical Education) Rigorous course sequences preparing students for college and career with options for college credit and industry certification. Some classes offer credit with the College of Marin.
• Counseling Office Comprehensive four-year program providing academic, social-emotional, and college/career readiness services through four credentialed school counselors, a counseling technician, registrar, community liaison, and a shared College and Career Specialist. Counselor-to-pupil ratio is 1:350.
• College & Career Center Supports post-secondary education pathways through Rotary Scholars mentorship, college representative visits, vocational/technical school advising, military recruiters, School-to-Career program, and partnerships with Marin Educational Foundation and 10,000 Degrees.
• Library Services Library with extensive reference materials, hundreds of educational and recreational books, staffed by a Library Media Clerk. Includes access to Worldbook Online, Encyclopedia Britannica, ProQuest Research Database, and other digital resources.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program involving more than half of students on 25 teams, including championship programs in multiple sports. Outdoor facilities modernized in 2021 with synthetic turf conversion for softball and baseball fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students scoring 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams qualify for college credit at most colleges
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Advanced Placement (AP) program offering 18 AP courses. Students scoring 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams qualify for college credit at participating colleges and universities.
• Rotary ScholarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentors from Rotary work with 15-20 students and their parents on a yearly basis to recruit and support first-generation college-bound students. Provides ongoing mentorship and guidance through college application process.
• Marin Educational FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with College and Career Center to support college-bound students with educational resources and opportunities.
• 10,000 DegreesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working with College and Career Center to support college-bound students through educational programs.
• Novato Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent district providing governance, funding (including Measure G parcel tax), administrative support, and alignment of educational standards including Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
• College of MarinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSome CTE Pathways courses offer college credit through partnership with College of Marin.
• Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and wellness resource partner providing support services to students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Novato High School: The other comprehensive public high school in the Novato Unified School District. Serves the same residential student pool with overlapping AP, athletic, and college-prep offerings, making it San Marin's closest direct competitor for enrollment.

Regional players

• Tamalpais High School: Comprehensive public high school in the neighboring Tamalpais Union High School District, serving the Mill Valley area. Comparable Marin County public high school offering AP, athletics, and performing arts programs to a similar demographic.
• Redwood High School: Comprehensive public high school in the Tamalpais Union High School District serving Larkspur and surrounding Marin County communities. Comparable in size and academic offerings to San Marin within the same regional market.
• Archie Williams High School: Public comprehensive high school in the Tamalpais Union High School District serving San Anselmo and Sleepy Hollow. Comparable Marin County public high school offering similar AP and arts pathways.

Emerging players

• Marin Catholic High School: Private Catholic high school in Kentfield, Marin County. Competes with San Marin for college-bound families in Marin County, offering a similar college-preparatory curriculum with smaller student-to-counselor ratios.

Others

• San Jose Middle School: Public middle school within the Novato Unified School District that serves as the primary feeder to San Marin High School. Operationally linked through the district's 8th-grade preview night and articulation programs.
• College of Marin: Public community college in Kentfield, Marin County. Partners with San Marin to offer college credit through CTE Pathways and serves as the primary local post-secondary institution for San Marin graduates.
• Marin Oaks High School: Alternative public high school program within the Novato Unified School District. Operationally linked to San Marin through shared district administration and serves students seeking non-traditional pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/San_MarinHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/San-Marin-High-School-119585131401241
• Instagraminstagram.com/sanmarinhs

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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