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Redwood High School

395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
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Top 10%
Tel: (415) 924-6200
www.tamdistrict.org
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Redwood High School serves 1,986 students in grades 9-12.
Redwood High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Redwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

School Overview

Redwood High School's student population of 1,986 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,986 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

Redwood High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Redwood High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
15%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
69%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
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Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Tamalpais Union High School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Redwood High School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Redwood High School?

The graduation rate of Redwood High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Redwood High School?

1,986 students attend Redwood High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Redwood High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood High School?

Redwood High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Redwood High School offer ?

Redwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Redwood High School part of?

Redwood High School is part of Tamalpais Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,986 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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