For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 6,215 students in Redwood City, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Redwood City, CA are Summit Public School: Denali, Design Tech High School and Tide Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Redwood City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Redwood City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Design Tech High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Redwood City, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Public School: Denali
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
539 E. Weddell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(669) 721-2646
Redwood City, CA 94063
(669) 721-2646
Grades: 6-12
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
Design Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Tide Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Jefferson Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Woodside High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Churchill Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9750
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,759 students
Rank: #55.
Sequoia High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Grades: 9-12
| 1,945 students
Rank: #66.
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Edmonds Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 839-1810
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 839-1810
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #77.
Margaret J. Kemp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Paul Scannell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: #88.
Everest Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #99.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
890 Brd.way
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #1010.
San Mateo County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Loop Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1212.
Redwood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1968 Old Co Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Redwood City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adelante Spanish Immersion (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
3150 Granger Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2401
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2401
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
656 Bair Island Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 361-1345
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 361-1345
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Camp Glenwood High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
400 Log Cabin Ranch Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 747-9689
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 747-9689
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Central Community High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1109 Hilton St
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 298-0259
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 298-0259
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Design Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Fair Oaks Community High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2600 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 363-4221
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 363-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2403
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2403
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
909 Roosevelt Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2407
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2407
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94062
Redwood City, CA 94062
Grades: 9-11
| 198 students
555 Ave. Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2406
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2406
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Newcomer Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 Duane St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3827
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3827
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Prop South Community (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1390 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5186
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5186
Grades: 6-10
| 10 students
San Mateo County Rop Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 598-2000
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 598-2000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Sequoia District Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2600 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sequoia Union High Independent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
120 James Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
325 Camille Ct.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-5851
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-5851
Grades: 9-11
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Redwood City, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Redwood City, CA include Summit Public School: Denali, Design Tech High School and Tide Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Redwood City, CA?
12 public high schools are located in Redwood City, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood City, CA?
Redwood City, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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