For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 651 students in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Redwood Shores are Design Tech High School and San Mateo County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Design Tech High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Design Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
San Mateo County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA include Design Tech High School and San Mateo County Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City?
the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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