Redwood Continuation High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Redwood Continuation High School
Redwood Continuation High School is a public alternative high school located in Redwood City, California. It is part of the Sequoia Union High School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school offers a unique approach to education, focusing on personalized learning and a supportive environment.
At Redwood, classes are small and individualized, allowing students to move at their own pace. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and community service projects.
Redwood’s mission is to provide an alternative to traditional high school settings and to offer students the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school’s staff is dedicated to helping students succeed and providing them with the resources they need to succeed.
Redwood is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students. The school provides a variety of counseling services, including individual and group counseling. In addition, the school provides a wide range of resources to help students succeed, including tutoring and academic support.
Redwood Continuation High School is an excellent choice for students who are looking for a supportive and personalized learning environment. The school’s commitment to student success makes it an ideal choice for those looking for an alternative to traditional high school settings.
Address:
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546Phone:
(510) 537-3193
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
108 students
Overview Redwood Continuation High School
Redwood Continuation High School serves 108 students in grades 9-12.
Redwood Continuation High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Redwood Continuation High School
Redwood Continuation High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Redwood Continuation High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.