Best High Schools in Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA has 14 high schools with 14,002 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Redwood City score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Redwood City don't meet expectations.

1. Henry M. Gunn High

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students

2. South San Francisco High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students

3. Design Tech High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Design Tech High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students

4. Carlmont High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2322 Students

5. Half Moon Bay High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students

6. Hillsdale High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students

7. Woodside High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1694 Students

8. Sequoia High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1909 Students

9. Tide Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students

10. Summit Preparatory Charter High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Summit Preparatory Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students

Best Middle Schools in Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA has 15 middle schools with 8,379 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Redwood City score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Redwood City greatly exceed expectations.

1. Corte Madera

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 273 Students

2. Ralston Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students

3. Central Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students

4. North Star Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 519 Students

5. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students

6. Mckinley Institute Of Technology

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students

7. John F. Kennedy Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students

8. Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ravenswood City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA has 19 elementary schools with 5,074 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Redwood City score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Redwood City greatly exceed expectations.

1. White Oaks Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 255 Students

2. Woodside Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Woodside Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students

3. Sandpiper Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 529 Students

4. Audubon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students

5. Ormondale Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 240 Students

6. Redwood Shores Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students

7. Arroyo

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 277 Students

8. Redeemer Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Redeemer Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 207 Students

9. La Honda Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

La Honda-pescadero Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 55 Students

10. Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Redwood City, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Redwood City, CA has a total population of 92,381 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Redwood City, CA

27,504

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

55%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Redwood City, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.35 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Redwood City, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Redwood City, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,495 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Redwood City, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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