Redwood High

1968 Old County Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063

175 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Redwood High, located at 1968 Old County Road in Redwood City, California, is a specialized alternative high school within the Sequoia Union High School District. The school is designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, smaller learning environment than what is typically found in larger, traditional comprehensive high schools. Its mission focuses on academic recovery, credit completion, and preparing students for post-secondary success through individualized attention and a supportive educational culture.

The campus offers a focused curriculum that prioritizes core graduation requirements while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. By maintaining smaller class sizes and lower student-to-teacher ratios, Redwood High provides its students with the flexibility and direct guidance necessary to overcome educational hurdles. The school is dedicated to empowering students to achieve their high school diplomas, build confidence, and transition effectively into college or career paths after graduation.

175

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redwood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	154
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
154 (88.0%)
White
6 (3.4%)
Two or More
5 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (2.9%)
Black
3 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sequoia Union High
Phone:	(650)369-1411
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 121