Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Marin Horizon School is proud of our leadership role in Bay Area educational circles for an unparalleled dedication to building a diverse community and approach. This commitment is a key element of our philosophy and illustrates the school’s aim to equip all of our students to be successful in both local and global communities.
Leading by example, Marin Horizon spearheads launch of Horizon Community School in Marin City.
In 2017, Marin Horizon School forged an innovative partnership with Community Action Marin, a public agency, to provide quality early childhood education in Marin City through a new program, the Horizon Community School. Now in its seventh year, Horizon Community School serves over 45 children ages 2 through 4, providing essential preparation for success wherever they matriculate for kindergarten and beyond.
The partnership honors the Marin Horizon School goal to foster and respect diversity within the local community and the world, to provide real-world experiences that promote collaboration and multicultural respect. It aligns with the school's overall strategic plan to build relationships outside of its immediate community.
The interaction among the campuses benefits all students as diverse learning environments promote higher student achievement and benefit all cultural groups.
DEI is in our DNA.
DEI isn't a checkbox at Marin Horizon. It is in the fabric of everything we do…whether it is discussing the best way to build a curriculum, putting on community events, recruiting faculty, selecting students…the diversity of backgrounds and ideas makes Marin Horizon a unique community and institution.
Why does it Matter?
Diversity drives excellence. Research shows that diverse groups make better decisions, solve problems more effectively, and generally experience better outcomes than homogeneous groups.
At Marin Horizon, we have always known that academic education by itself is not sufficient to prepare students for the world they will encounter after graduation. Becoming innovative, ethical thinkers and conscious leaders of the future requires direct exposure to diverse perspectives and life experiences today.
Horizon Community School
Recognized as a model for putting ideas into action, Horizon Community School is a program of Marin Horizon School that offers a Preschool program (tuition free) to 45 students each year from the neighboring Marin City. Horizon Community School unveiled its brand new campus in the Spring of 2025.
Culturally-Rich Curriculum
At Marin Horizon, diversity is purposefully embedded into our curriculum. Every grade’s curriculum includes a range of voices and perspectives, whether through literature, civic discussions, or current events. Students explore topics that reflect the real world around them—race, culture, religion, and society—building understanding, empathy, and confidence along the way.
A Diverse Community
The Marin Horizon community is diverse. More than 35% of students identify as a person of color, and we enjoy celebrating different cultures and traditions in our classrooms and across campus. Beyond race and ethnicity, gender, identity, and sexual preference are appreciated. We want every student to feel seen, respected, and valued for who they are. It’s this sense of belonging that helps our community thrive and teaches students what it truly means to be part of a compassionate, inclusive world.