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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SEQUOIA UNION HIGH·NCES 063639006196

Redwood High

1968 Old County Rd., Redwood City, CA 94063 · (650) 369-1411 · San Mateo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL175 STUDENTS
Enrollment
175
High
DISTRICT 1,403 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
111 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
53
Grade 12
121
Student demographics
White
63%
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
15488%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 56%
Black
32%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 12%
Two+
53%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
53%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9856%
Female
7744%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
7.9%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
175
-47 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
was 18.8:1
% White
3%
was 3%
% Hispanic
88%
was 87%
% Black
2%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Redwood High

Set in Redwood City, California, Redwood High is a tiny high school, part of Sequoia Union High. It serves 175 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 79% smaller than typical.

Within Sequoia Union High, which oversees 6 schools and 8,419 students, Redwood High is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Redwood High logs that nearly all students (88%) are Hispanic. Other groups include 3% White, 3% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander. By comparison, San Mateo County as a whole is about 25% Hispanic, so the school skews visibly more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Redwood High records 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 18.2:1 average. About 63% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, San Mateo County runs at roughly 34%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, census data for San Mateo County shows median household income runs about $158,855, roughly 54% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Across San Mateo County's 176 public schools (combined enrollment of about 82,403 students), Redwood High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: White Oaks Elementary, around 0.6 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Redwood High.

Redwood High operates from an urban location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 21%: 222 students in 2018 compared to 175 in 2025. Class-load math has rose: from 18.8:1 in 2018 to 21.7:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

San Mateo County at a glance

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Population
742,340
Census ACS
Median income
$158,855
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
82,403 students

Quick facts

School name
Redwood High
District
Sequoia Union High
Address
1968 Old County Rd., Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone
(650) 369-1411
County
San Mateo County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
175
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
111 (63%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
063639006196
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Redwood High
What is the total enrollment at Redwood High?
Redwood High enrolls approximately 175 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Redwood High serve?
Redwood High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Redwood High is approximately 21.7:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Redwood High?
At Redwood High, the student body is approximately 3% White, 88% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Redwood High public or private?
Redwood High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sequoia Union High.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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