Tamalpais High School vs. Redwood High School
Should I attend Tamalpais High School or Redwood 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
Tamalpais High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Redwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,644 students in grades 9-12, Tamalpais High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,930 students in grades 9-12, Redwood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,644 students
1,930 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#293 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#199 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
81%
Graduation Rate
98%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
439
452
Grade 10 Students
399
498
Grade 11 Students
387
491
Grade 12 Students
419
489
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
68%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%