Redwood High vs San Rafael High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood High
Larkspur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,722 students
San Rafael High
San Rafael · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,332 students
| Measure | Redwood High Larkspur, California | San Rafael High San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 1,343 | #831 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2109 of 16,910 | #13259 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,722 | 1,332 |
| Enrollment | 1,722 | 1,332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 29% |
| city | Larkspur | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 30.4).
- •Redwood High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 29%).
- •Redwood High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 46%).
- •Redwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 72.2%).
- •Redwood High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.9).
- •Redwood High is the larger school with 1,722 students compared with 1,332.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Redwood High better than San Rafael High?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood High ranks higher (75.2 vs 30.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Redwood High and San Rafael High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Larkspur and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redwood High: 1,722. San Rafael High: 1,332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redwood High and San Rafael High rank in California?
Redwood High is 57th of 1,343 and San Rafael High is 831st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).