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Best Redwood City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,053 students in Redwood City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Redwood City, CA are Design Tech High School, Woodside High School and Tide Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Redwood City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Redwood City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Design Tech High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Redwood City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Design Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Woodside High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
199 Churchill Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Tide Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Jefferson Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Sequoia High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Edmonds Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 839-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Margaret J. Kemp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Paul Scannell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #77.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Everest Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
San Mateo County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Loop Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1111.
Redwood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1968 Old County Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Redwood City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Redwood City, CA include Design Tech High School, Woodside High School and Tide Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Redwood City?
11 public high schools are located in Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood City?
Redwood City public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Redwood City are often viewed compared to one another?

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