Woodside High School is a public high school in Woodside, California, United States, on the border with Redwood City. It is part of the Sequoia Union High School District. Woodside serves students from the surrounding communities of Portola Valley, Woodside and Redwood City.
Serving 1,660 students in grades 9-12, Woodside 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodside High serves the southern part of Redwood City, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 46 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Woodside High School's student population of 1,660 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodside High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodside High School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2110 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Orange
School Mascot
Wilbur The Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodside High School's ranking?
Woodside High School is ranked #2110 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Woodside High School often compared to?
Woodside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodside High School?
The graduation rate of Woodside High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Woodside High School?
1,660 students attend Woodside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Woodside High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodside High School?
Woodside High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Woodside High School offer ?
Woodside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodside High School part of?
Woodside High School is part of Sequoia Union High School District.
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