[3] NHS rests on a 38-acre site, with two gymnasiums, a Lecture Hall/Performing Arts Center, three computer centers, a library with a computer lab, dance studio, weight room, locker rooms, a wing for visual art classrooms, and a wing for music classrooms.

Novato High School also provides support services such as the English Language Development (ELD) Programs for those students who require additional resources.

This innovative College and Career pathway program gives students the resources and opportunity to take their talent and ingenuity to the next level with guidance from Mr. Glenn Corey.

Jazz and music studies is currently headed by Grammy nominated musician, Dr Greg Johnson.

The girls' lacrosse program has won both the MCAL and NCS (division 1) title four years in a row, spanning from 2015 to 2018.

Novato lost to Oceanside of San Diego, 28–14 after a significant loss of their quarterback due to leg injury.

The school's loss gained local media coverage and was revived due to a player and parent push for fellow students to fill the spots of the team.

Former Stanford All American and Chicago Bears defensive lineman Roger Stillwell coached the varsity football team in the 1980s.

The boys' soccer team came in first in the North Coast Section tournament for the first time in school history in 2007 beating Marin Catholic 1–0.

In 2020, spearheaded by the class of 2020 and parents alike, Novato’s baseball field was resurfaced with turf while its surrounding facilities were given a thorough facelift.

On December 3, 2019, the Boy's varsity team beat cross town rival San Marin for the first time in five years.

[9] The Novato High School Varsity Water Polo team received third place at the county level.

The Donaldson's were named Co-Outstanding Wrestlers, and subsequently attained NCAA Division I All-American status for the USAF Academy in 1971.