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Tamalpais Union High

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 61.2/100

Tamalpais Union High has 5 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 61.2/100 — 17.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Redwood High at 77/100, where 36.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $18,225 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
61.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.1
28.7 – 76.8
Avg Exceeded %
24.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 48.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.1%, 8.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Redwood High leads the district at 77 with 36.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Tamalpais Union High

3 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
16.3%
White
68.4%
Asian
3.9%
Black
3.3%
Other
8.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
17%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Tamalpais Union High spends $18,225 per student in current expenditures — $3,411 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,225
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,166
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 3.9%
$17,534 → $18,225
Spending Efficiency
3.36
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 37%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$75,619–$145,695
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
262
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (5)

Tamalpais Union High has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.2 — 13.7 points above the state average of 47.5. 3 of 5 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 77 and 36.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Redwood High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
36.8%Strong
77/100
2Tamalpais High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
34.8%Strong
74/100
3Archie Williams High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
32.4%Strong
71/100
4Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Tamalpais Union High Building Momentum
12.1%Solid
55/100
5San Andreas High (Continuation)
Tamalpais Union High Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
29/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Tamalpais Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamalpais Union High a good school district?
Tamalpais Union High has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.2/100, which is 17.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Tamalpais Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Tamalpais Union High is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 36.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Tamalpais Union High spend per student?
Tamalpais Union High spends $18,225 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Tamalpais Union High?
Teacher salaries in Tamalpais Union High range from $75,619–$145,695 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.