Redwood High School is an alternative/continuation public high school in Castro Valley, California, United States. It is the only alternative/continuation high school in Castro Valley, and is one of only two high schools in Castro Valley, the other being Castro Valley High School.
Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Redwood Continuation 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Redwood Continuation High's attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Castro Valley, CA, covering approximately 75.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and up to 12.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Redwood Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Redwood Continuation High School's student population of 92 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Redwood Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Continuation High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8593 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Continuation High School's ranking?
Redwood Continuation High School is ranked #8593 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Redwood Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Redwood Continuation High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Redwood Continuation High School?
92 students attend Redwood Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Redwood Continuation High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Redwood Continuation High School?
Redwood Continuation High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Redwood Continuation High School offer ?
Redwood Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Redwood Continuation High School part of?
Redwood Continuation High School is part of Castro Valley Unified School District.
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