For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,206 students in Redwood City, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Redwood City, CA are Design Tech High School, Woodside 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 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (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 86%.
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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Redwood City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Design Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Woodside High School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Tide Academy
(Math: 30-39% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Sequoia High School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,903 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Everest Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1111.
Redwood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1968 Old County Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Redwood City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3150 Granger Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2401
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2401
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Camp Glenwood High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
400 Log Cabin Ranch Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 747-9689
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 747-9689
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2403
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2403
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
909 Roosevelt Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2407
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2407
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94062
Redwood City, CA 94062
Gr: 9-11 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
555 Ave. Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2406
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2406
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Newcomer Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 Duane St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3827
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3827
Gr: 3-8
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
Gr: 6-10 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
San Mateo County Rop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 598-2000
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 598-2000
Gr: 11-12
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
325 Camille Ct.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-5851
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-5851
Gr: 9-11 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 48%
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 Design Tech High School, Woodside High School and Tide Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Redwood City?
11 public high schools are located in Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood City?
Redwood City public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Redwood City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Redwood City include: Woodside High School vs. Sequoia High School, Sequoia High School vs. Woodside High School, Everest Public High School vs. Summit Preparatory Charter High School
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