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San Rafael High School vs. Archie Williams High School

Should you attend San Rafael High School or Archie Williams High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
San Rafael High School
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Archie Williams High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Archie Williams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,302 students in grades 9-12, San Rafael High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12, Archie Williams High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,302 students
1,181 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Rafael High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Archie Williams High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Rafael High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Archie Williams High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Rafael High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Archie Williams High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Rafael High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Rafael City High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Archie Williams High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tamalpais Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4910 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1386 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Rafael High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Archie Williams High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Rafael High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Rafael City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Archie Williams High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tamalpais Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in CA)
69%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Rafael High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Rafael City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Archie Williams High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tamalpais Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Archie Williams High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tamalpais Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 50% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of San Rafael High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Rafael City High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Archie Williams High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tamalpais Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of San Rafael High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Archie Williams High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
315
261
Grade 10 Students
335
306
Grade 11 Students
297
302
Grade 12 Students
355
312

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Archie Williams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tamalpais Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Rafael High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Rafael City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Archie Williams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tamalpais Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Rafael High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Rafael City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Archie Williams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tamalpais Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Rafael High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Rafael City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Archie Williams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tamalpais Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Rafael High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Rafael City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Archie Williams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tamalpais Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at San Rafael High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Rafael City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Rafael High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Rafael City High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Archie Williams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tamalpais Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Rafael High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Rafael City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Archie Williams High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tamalpais Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Rafael High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Rafael City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Archie Williams High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tamalpais Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Rafael High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Rafael City High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Archie Williams High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tamalpais Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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