Novato High School (NHS) is located in the heart of the city of Novato thirty miles north of San Francisco along Highway 101. The entire staff at Novato High School is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the students and the greater community through innovation, pursuit of excellence and rigorous review of student data using the latest trends in education.The school, built in 1955, is the older of two comprehensive high schools in the Novato Unified School District. Novato High School is situated on a thirty-eight acre site, with a total of fifty-six classrooms and labs, two gymnasiums, a performing arts center, five computer labs, library, dance studio, weight room, and innovative new Production Studio. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts, basketball courts, softball and baseball diamonds, a multi-sport football stadium, a soccer field, and a swimming pool. These facilities are utilized by students, and groups from the greater community