Tamalpais Union High
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.
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
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
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.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood High Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around | 36.8% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Tamalpais High Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around | 34.8% | Strong 74/100 |
| 3 | Archie Williams High Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around | 32.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 4 | Tamiscal High (Alternative) Tamalpais Union High Building Momentum | 12.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 5 | San 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