Tamiscal High (Alternative)
305 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA 94939-0605
Summary
Tamiscal High (Alternative) is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
87.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
58.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 87.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 51/1,596 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 118/1,596 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 11:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 124 |
| Low-Income Students | 21 (16.9%) |
| English Learners | 1 (0.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 18.0 points from last year and rose 60.9 points over the full period. Math rose 23.9 points from last year and rose 44.7 points over the full period.
•Math +44.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
87.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
58.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Tamiscal High (Alternative) compare within the district?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Tamalpais Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tamiscal High (Alternative) rank in California?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) ranks No. 51 of 1,596 in reading and No. 118 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Tamiscal High (Alternative) compare with other schools in Larkspur?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Larkspur with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LarkspurHow does Tamiscal High (Alternative) compare with other schools in Marin County?
Tamiscal High (Alternative) is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Marin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Marin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Tamiscal High (Alternative)This school | 58.3% | 87.0% |
| Redwood High | 68.2% | 82.1% |
| Archie Williams High | 56.0% | 83.0% |
