Tamalpais Union High

The Tamalpais Union High School District in California comprises five high schools, including Redwood High, Tamalpais High, Archie Williams High, Tamiscal High (Alternative), and San Andreas High (Continuation). The district is known for its high-performing schools, with Redwood High and Tamalpais High consistently ranking among the top schools in California.

Redwood High and Tamalpais High stand out as the top-performing schools in the district, with impressive graduation rates exceeding 98% and low dropout rates below 1.5%. These schools also outperform the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the alternative and continuation schools, such as Tamiscal High and San Andreas High, generally have lower test scores and higher rates of chronic absenteeism, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities.

The data also reveals a correlation between the schools' socioeconomic factors and their performance. Redwood High and Tamalpais High have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a more affluent student population, while the alternative and continuation schools serve a more economically diverse population. This highlights the importance of addressing equity and providing additional resources to support schools with higher concentrations of economically disadvantaged students.