Redwood High School vs. San Mateo High School
Should I attend Redwood High School or San Mateo High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Redwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
San Mateo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades 9-12, Redwood 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,669 students in grades 9-12, San Mateo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
218 students
1,669 students
% Male | % Female
65% | 35%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
68%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
403
Grade 10 Students
-
428
Grade 11 Students
37
386
Grade 12 Students
181
452
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
26%
% Hispanic
77%
45%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
5%
19%
% Hawaiian
9%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%