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#4593 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Tide Academy
High School · Sequoia Union High
480 James Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,593 of 9,539
In Redwood City
#14 of 34
public schools
In district
#5 of 6
Sequoia Union High
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Tide Academy
Tide Academy is a public high school in Redwood City, CA, part of Sequoia Union High. Tide Academy serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Tide Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,593 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Tide Academy show 56% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Tide Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
31% of students at Tide Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Tide Academy — Students at Tide Academy score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
How Tide Academy Compares
See how Tide Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
480 James Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tide Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Menlo-Atherton High (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Atherton), which scores notably higher. Another option is MID-PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Menlo Park), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, STANFORD ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Redwood City, see our Redwood City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BEECHWOOD SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Belle Haven Elementary Menlo Park | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Laurel Elementary Atherton | 1.1 mi | 9.7 |
| PENINSULA SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Peninsula School, Ltd Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | — |
| Taft Elementary Redwood City | 1.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Menlo-Atherton High Atherton | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Encinal Elementary Atherton | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Nativity Catholic School K-8 Menlo Park | 1.5 mi | — |
| MID-PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Mid-Peninsula Education Center Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | — |
| Chesterton Academy of St. James Menlo Park | 1.6 mi | — |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| NATIVITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Synapse School Menlo Park | 1.5 mi | — |
| OPEN MIND SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.5 mi | — |
| Open Mind School Menlo Park | 1.5 mi | — |
| Stanford Online High School Redwood City | 1.5 mi | — |
| STANFORD ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL Redwood City | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle East Palo Alto | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$233,333
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,885/mo
Population
25,944
College Educated
67.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Avg Commute
25.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Median Age
44.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tide Academy
What grades does Tide Academy serve?
Tide Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tide Academy?
Tide Academy has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tide Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tide Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tide Academy rank in CA?
Tide Academy ranks #4,593 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tide Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tide Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Tide Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tide Academy has 56% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Tide Academy a charter school?
No, Tide Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tide Academy a Title I school?
No, Tide Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tide Academy?
32.7% of students at Tide Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 32.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (650) 369-1411
Resources & Links
District
Sequoia Union High- District Enrollment
- 8,553
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,982
- District Rank
- #5 of 6
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