At a glance
Reported students
124
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,141
Tamiscal High (Alternative): 124 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 120
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Tamiscal High (Alternative) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Larkspur. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Tamalpais Union High. NCES reports 124 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.3%) and Asian (11.3%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tamiscal High (Alternative)
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.9%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.3%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black3.2%
- Asian11.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tamalpais Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Andreas High (Continuation)
High · Grades 10–12
46 reported students
Archie Williams High
High · Grades 09–12
1,141 reported students
Tamalpais High
High · Grades 09–12
1,470 reported students
Redwood High
High · Grades 09–12
1,722 reported students
Public schools near Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Andreas High (Continuation) High · Tamalpais Union High | 10–12 | 46 | 0.3 mi |
| Redwood High High · Tamalpais Union High | 09–12 | 1,722 | 0.3 mi |
| Madrone High Continuation High · San Rafael City High | 09–12 | 96 | 2.4 mi |
| San Rafael High High · San Rafael City High | 09–12 | 1,332 | 2.5 mi |
| Tamalpais High High · Tamalpais Union High | 09–12 | 1,470 | 3.2 mi |
| Archie Williams High High · Tamalpais Union High | 09–12 | 1,141 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tamiscal High (Alternative)
What grades does Tamiscal High (Alternative) serve?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Tamalpais Union High.
How many students attend Tamiscal High (Alternative)?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) reported 124 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 120 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tamiscal High (Alternative)?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 124 students and 11.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tamiscal High (Alternative) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tamalpais Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tamiscal High (Alternative) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tamiscal High (Alternative) in?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) is part of Tamalpais Union High, based in Larkspur, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tamiscal High (Alternative)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include San Andreas High (Continuation) (0.3 mi), Redwood High (0.3 mi), Madrone High Continuation (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.