Redwood Continuation High School

18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Redwood Continuation 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Redwood Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Redwood Continuation High School's student population of 102 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Redwood Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Continuation High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#2653 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
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21-39%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
45%
56%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
29%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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75-79%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Redwood Continuation High School's ranking?
Redwood Continuation High School is ranked #2653 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Redwood Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Redwood Continuation High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Redwood Continuation High School?
102 students attend Redwood Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Redwood Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Continuation High School?
Redwood Continuation High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Redwood Continuation High School offer ?
Redwood Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Redwood Continuation High School part of?
Redwood Continuation High School is part of Castro Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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