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7.1avg / 10

Tamalpais Union High School District

School District · Larkspur, California

Students: 4,730
Teachers (FTE): 244

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

5

5 high

Enrollment

4,730

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

How this district compares

California rank

#115 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,446

+$4,799 vs California median

District size

4,730 students

Larger than California median

The short answer

Tamalpais Union High ranks #115 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Tamalpais Union High's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Archie Williams High (8.7/10), Tamiscal High (alternative) (8.3/10), and Redwood High (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Tamalpais Union High

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Archie Williams High8.7 / 10
2Tamiscal High (alternative)8.3 / 10
3Redwood High7.2 / 10
4Tamalpais High7.0 / 10
5San Andreas High (continuation)4.4 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Tamalpais Union High

Tamalpais Union High is a Larkspur, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 4,730 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. District-level spending was $22,446 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Tamalpais Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Archie Williams High, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Tamalpais Union High students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 67.0%.

The district includes 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Tamalpais Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency52.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency67.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Tamalpais Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Larkspur
Total Enrollment
4,730
Teachers (FTE)
244
District spending per student
$22,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tamalpais Union High?

Tamalpais Union High has 5 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Tamalpais Union High?

The average composite rating for Tamalpais Union High is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Tamalpais Union High?

Tamalpais Union High's district-level spending was $22,446 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tamalpais Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Tamalpais Union High is 19.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Tamalpais Union High?

Archie Williams High is the highest-rated school in Tamalpais Union High with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Tamalpais Union High?

Across schools in Tamalpais Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Tamalpais Union High compare to other districts in California?

Tamalpais Union High has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
52.8%
ELA Proficiency
67.0%

How we rate schools

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See how we rate

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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