Below Average
#7627 of 9,539 schools in CA
Tamiscal High (alternative)
High School · Tamalpais Union High · Larkspur, CA
A Tamalpais Union High high school where students score 44 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 605, Larkspur, CA 94977
- Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tamiscal High (alternative) score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tamiscal High (alternative) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low187/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,785 | Compare → |
| San Andreas High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 10–12 | 0.3 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Marin Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 768 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tamalpais Union High
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tamiscal High (alternative) is listed in Tamalpais Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tamiscal High (alternative)
Tamiscal High (alternative) is a public high school in Larkspur, CA, part of Tamalpais Union High, serving approximately 134 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,627 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tamiscal High (alternative)
What grades does Tamiscal High (alternative) serve?
Tamiscal High (alternative) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tamiscal High (alternative)?
Tamiscal High (alternative) has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamiscal High (alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamiscal High (alternative) is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tamiscal High (alternative) rank in CA?
Tamiscal High (alternative) ranks #7,627 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tamiscal High (alternative)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Tamiscal High (alternative) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tamiscal High (alternative)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tamiscal High (alternative) has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tamiscal High (alternative) a charter school?
No, Tamiscal High (alternative) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tamiscal High (alternative) a Title I school?
No, Tamiscal High (alternative) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tamiscal High (alternative)?
17.9% of students at Tamiscal High (alternative) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 945-3750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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