Top Rankings
Tamalpais Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,503 students in Tamalpais Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Tamalpais Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
4,503 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tamalpais Union High School District, which is ranked #108 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1997–2007. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,149 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,852 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$116 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,149
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,852
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tamalpais Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,722 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Tamalpais High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Archie Williams High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
San Andreas High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 William Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Gr: 10-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tamalpais Union High School District?
Tamalpais Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,503 students.
What is the rank of Tamalpais Union High School District?
Tamalpais Union High School District is ranked #108 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tamalpais Union High School District?
69% of Tamalpais Union High School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tamalpais Union High School District?
Tamalpais Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tamalpais Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,852 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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