- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Larkspur, CA
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Tamiscal High (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063879010109
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamiscal High (Alternative) earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Larkspur · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for California
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamiscal High (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamiscal High (Alternative) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Larkspur, CA.
School address
District: Tamalpais Union High · California
NCES ID 063879010109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tamiscal High (Alternative) held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063879010109 · Larkspur, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 12.4:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood High (1,722 students)
Tamiscal High (Alternative) held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tamiscal High (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood High
Redwood High
1,722 students
- Tamalpais High
Tamalpais High
1,470 students
- Archie William
Archie Williams High
1,141 students
- This school 124
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
124 students
- San Andreas Hi 46
San Andreas High (Continuation)
46 students
What this shows Tamiscal High (Alternative) reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tamiscal High (Alternative) compares
Tamiscal High (Alternative) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Asian 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Tamiscal High (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Tamalpais Union High reports $22,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tamiscal High (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tamalpais High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archie Williams High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Andreas High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamiscal High (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Larkspur
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tamiscal High (Alternative)
How many students attend Tamiscal High (Alternative)?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) has 124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Larkspur, CA. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamiscal High (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamiscal High (Alternative) is 12.4:1, which is 42% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tamiscal High (Alternative)?
10.9% of students at Tamiscal High (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamiscal High (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Tamiscal High (Alternative) is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Larkspur, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamiscal High (Alternative)?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tamiscal High (Alternative) rank among high schools in Larkspur?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamiscal High (Alternative) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Larkspur, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tamalpais Union High?
Besides Tamiscal High (Alternative), Tamalpais Union High also operates Redwood High (1,722 students), Tamalpais High (1,470 students), and Archie Williams High (1,141 students). See the Tamalpais Union High district page for the complete list.