Tomales High School is located in the town of Tomales, California, United States. It is the comprehensive high school of the Shoreline Unified School District.
Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Tomales 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tomales High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tomales High School's student population of 132 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1912
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Tomales High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tomales High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6021 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brave
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomales High School's ranking?
Tomales High School is ranked #6021 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tomales High School often compared to?
Tomales High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terra Linda High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tomales High School?
The graduation rate of Tomales High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tomales High School?
132 students attend Tomales High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tomales High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tomales High School?
Tomales High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tomales High School offer ?
Tomales High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tomales High School part of?
Tomales High School is part of Shoreline Unified School District.
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