How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Tamalpais High | Tamiscal High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mill Valley, CA | Larkspur, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 124 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.0% | 10.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Tamalpais High | Tamiscal High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,322 | $21,322 |
| District | Tamalpais Union High | Tamalpais Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Tamalpais High | Tamiscal High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 65.9% |
| African American | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 11.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Tamalpais High | Tamiscal High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 210:1 | 124:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 4.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.