Tamiscal High (Alternative)

About Tamiscal High (Alternative)

Tamiscal High is an alternative high school located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1982, Tamiscal High provides a unique learning environment for students who don’t fit into traditional school systems. The school focuses on experiential learning, where students are encouraged to explore their interests and discover their passions.
At Tamiscal High, students are given the freedom to choose their own classes and create their own schedules. This allows them to focus on the subjects that interest them the most. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as art, music, and sports.
Tamiscal High is committed to helping its students achieve their academic and personal goals. The school provides a safe and supportive environment where students can develop their skills and gain the confidence they need to succeed. With its unique approach to education, Tamiscal High is a great option for students who want to explore their interests and discover their passions.

Address:	305 Doherty Dr. Larkspur, CA 94977
Phone:	(415) 945-3750
Site:	tamdistrict.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	116 students

Overview Tamiscal High (Alternative)

Tamiscal High (Alternative) serves 116 students in grades 9-12.
Tamiscal High (Alternative) placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Tamiscal High (Alternative)

Tamiscal High (Alternative) is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Tamiscal High (Alternative) is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.