Redwood High School is a secondary school in Visalia, California, United States. The public high school serves students from the north west section of the city. The school serves grades 9 through 12. It is one of four traditional, comprehensive high schools administered by the Visalia Unified School District.
Serving 2,468 students in grades 9-12, Redwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Redwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Redwood High School's student population of 2,468 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Redwood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2186 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mr. Ranger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood High School's ranking?
Redwood High School is ranked #2186 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Redwood High School often compared to?
Redwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Whitney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Redwood High School?
The graduation rate of Redwood High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Redwood High School?
2,468 students attend Redwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Redwood High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood High School?
Redwood High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Redwood High School offer ?
Redwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Redwood High School part of?
Redwood High School is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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